Four arrested after okada rider slashed and robbed in Fomena ambush

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an okada rider at Fomena on February 22.

The victim reported to the Fomena Police Station with a machete wound on his left toe.

He told officers that while returning from Old Ayaase after dropping off a passenger, he was ambushed along a stretch of the road by about ten tricycle riders who had barricaded the route with their machines and other objects.

According to a Police report, the victim said the group attacked him, inflicted a machete wound on his leg, and made away with his unregistered Haojin motorbike valued at GH¢15,000.

Acting swiftly on the complaint, police arrested suspects Adom Peter, Abdul Zakari, Andy Benjamin and one juvenile within the Fomena township on the same day to assist with investigations.

During the operation, officers retrieved the victim’s Haojin motorbike, one machete, one tricycle, and its ignition keys.

The police have assured the public of their continued commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to volunteer timely information to support crime prevention efforts.

Investigations are ongoing.