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.