The Police Command in the Bono Region has successfully rounded up fifty-four (54) suspects in a series of targeted swoop operations aimed at curbing illegal drug peddling, drug use, and robbery-related criminal hideouts within the region.
According to an official press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on December 22, 2025, the arrests form part of sustained efforts to eliminate criminal elements and ensure safer communities, particularly ahead of the festive season.
The intelligence-led operations, coordinated by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) with support from operational teams, focused on known hotspots in areas including Abesim, Banda, Nkrankwanta, Odumase, Dumasua, Wenchi, and Dormaa.
The suspects, whose ages range from 18 to 45, include individuals allegedly involved in various drug-related offenses and other criminal activities. Notable among those arrested is Rev. Alex Kwaku Manu, aged 36, alongside others such as Adams Moro (32), Kwaku Kyere (40), Ata Opare (20), and Philip Quarcoe (29).
The full list of suspects, as detailed in the police statement, is as follows:
- Rev. Alex Kwaku Manu, aged 36
- Adams Moro, aged 32
- Kwaku Kyere, aged 40
- Ata Opare, aged 20
- Anyane Emmanuel, aged 45
- Appiah Shadrach, aged 29
- Philip Quarcoe, aged 28
- Francis Asamoah, aged 27
- Ahmed Farouk, aged 22
- Richard Owusu, aged 35
- Opoku Benedict, aged 19
- Kumi Benson, aged 27
- Richard Gyabaah, aged 19
- Victor Ofosu, aged 29
- Yeboah Kelvin, aged 18
- Mufa Anas, aged 27
- Romeo Ndai, aged 24
- Korma Stephen, aged 22
- Godfred Nti Sampa, aged 20
- Kingsford Daplah, aged 23
- Owusu Kennedy, aged 35
- Kwabena Damian, aged 25
- Ansu Bright, aged 26
- Bright Antwi Nyame, aged 35
- Anoba Joseph, aged 31
- Asare Kwame, aged 22
- Heneh Richard, aged 22
- Opoku Ashman, aged 31
- Aisha Fuseini, aged 17
- James Asumaha, aged 34
- Kwabo Richard, aged 32
- Razak Owusu, aged 31
- Habib Abdulai, aged 44
- Yaw Fred, aged 24
- Abdulai Ali, aged 35
- Hamidu Sule, aged 33
- Clement Yeboah @ Otokoli, aged 28
- Emmanuel Yeboah @ Kooyi, aged 18
- Bismark Oppong, aged 23
- Abdul Aziz, aged 26
- Abu Abdul, aged 20
- Bismark Korang, aged 19
- Michael Amoagla, aged 27
- Moses Kwadwo Fosu, aged 25
- Osei Seth, aged 20
- Kwabena Isaac, aged 22
- Habib Fuseini, aged 21
- Stephen Opoku, aged 19
- Moro Osman, aged 22
- Benjamin Adane, aged 36
- Amos Antwi, aged 25
- Rockson Owusu, aged 23
- Adoma Hadges, aged 19
The police have indicated that the suspects have been arraigned before court and remanded into custody to assist with ongoing investigations. Exhibits linked to the alleged crimes were also seized during the operations.
The Bono Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that individuals engaged in criminal activities will face the full rigours of the law. The public is encouraged to provide information to aid police efforts in keeping communities safe.
