Joint Security Operation in Bono Region Leads to Major Arrests
A joint dawn operation conducted by security agencies in Ghana’s Bono Region has resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals, according to a recent police brief. The operation took place on March 21, 2026, at approximately 0320 hours and led to the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and other items.
Among the confiscated items were 790 rounds of AAA and BB cartridges, five pump-action guns, one Baikal gun, two locally manufactured guns, and one AK-47 ammunition. Additional items recovered included 21 machetes, six swords, four bayonets, various mobile phones, motorbikes, body armours, military apparel, and talismans. These findings highlight the scale of the operation and the potential threat posed by the suspects.
Two of the 24 arrested individuals, Sie Emmanuel and Mensah Kofi Emmanuel, were specifically noted for breaching curfew regulations. The remaining 22 suspects were identified with their ages and names, including Losina Ibrahim (21), Siaka Sirachi (20), Nketia Samuel (58), Wuli Kwabena Mensah (54), Daniel Damoah (16), Sie Mayr Alphonses (17), Musah Shakure (13), Akwasi Bio (16), Mensah Kofi Emmanuel (18), Sie Kwadwo Bright (20), Yunus Mohammed (25), Mohammed Watara (54), and Abu Karim (15).
Other suspects included Sereboma Latif (13), Sampson Kraa Yaw (44), Issifu Karim (22), Amadu Mahama Subo (25), Okra Marcus Akwasi (17), Sie Emmanuel (28), Amid Issah (56), Abu Amadu (56), Takyi Poku (78), Baba Yeboah Adams (44), and Sah Kwaku Ankamah (33). These individuals are now under investigation for their alleged involvement in criminal activities.
Thirteen of the suspects appeared before the Circuit Court in Sunyani on March 24, presided over by Judge Akua Adomah Addae. The court granted them bail in the amount of GHS 20,000.00 each, with two sureties required for each individual. The accused were ordered to stay away from Sampa until further notice, with a warning that any violation would result in the revocation of their bail.
Additionally, the suspects were directed to report daily to the investigator at the Regional Police Command in Sunyani between 0800 and 1000 hours. The case has been adjourned to April 7, 2026, for the pleas of the accused persons to be taken.
The rest of the suspects remain in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations. The joint operation involved personnel from the Regional Police Command and the 3rd Battalion of Infantry, among others, demonstrating a coordinated effort to address security concerns in the region.
This operation underscores the commitment of Ghana’s security agencies to maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. The recovery of such a large number of weapons and other items indicates the potential for serious criminal activity and highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between different security forces.
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