The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Tarkwa, while authorities in the Ashanti Region separately arrested a man linked to the murder of a 23-year-old woman.
Both cases highlight coordinated police efforts to address serious crimes across Ghana’s regions.
In Tarkwa, Salifu Gariba was arrested on April 16, 2025, by Northern Regional Police officers during a routine patrol along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway in Kukobila. The vehicle, with registration number GS 1845-23, was stolen from the residence of an EPA employee in Budo City during the early hours of April 15. Police recovered the SUV and confirmed Gariba remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, in the Ashanti Region, 34-year-old Robert Kwabena Boamah was captured on April 23 at a hideout in Namong, near Offinso, following the killing of Dorothy Owusu Annor, locally known as Maa Abena. The victim’s body, discovered near the Mighty Jesus Educational Complex in Dominase on April 21, bore multiple stab wounds. A distress call led officers to the scene, where an abandoned Opel Astra taxi (AS8575-Y) with its ignition key still intact was traced to Boamah.
During interrogation, Boamah admitted to the crime and disclosed he had attempted suicide by consuming weedicide prior to his arrest. He received treatment at Abuakwa Polyclinic before being discharged into police custody. “Efforts are underway to arraign the suspect,” the Ashanti Regional Police stated, reaffirming their commitment to “pursuing justice for victims of violent crime.”
The swift resolution of both cases underscores heightened police vigilance and inter-regional collaboration. Vehicle theft and violent crimes remain focal points for law enforcement amid ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety frameworks.
The recovery of government property and rapid suspect apprehension in disparate regions reflect operational protocols designed to curb escalating criminal activities, though challenges persist in addressing root causes such as socioeconomic disparities and access to illicit weapons. Authorities continue urging communities to report suspicious activities, emphasizing partnerships between citizens and police as critical to sustaining security gains.
