Police Arrest Two More Suspects in Adabraka Jewellery Shop Robbery; Arms and Ammunition Recovered
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the recent robbery of a jewellery shop at Adabraka, leading to the recovery of several weapons and ammunition.
The arrests were carried out through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The suspects have been identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, popularly called Arab Man.
According to police sources, Hamza Agerego was first arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in connection with the robbery. Acting on intelligence gathered during investigations, a follow-up operation was conducted at Ashaiman, which led to the arrest of Alhassan Elliasu at his hideout on January 7, 2026.
A search conducted at the suspect’s residence resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and other items, including two pump-action guns, 43 rounds of AK47 ammunition, 239 BB cartridges, four bulletproof vests, a black boot, a black face mask, two cutlasses, two Samsung mobile phones, an iPhone 13, a wristwatch, and a CCTV monitor.
Both suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations, and are expected to be arraigned before court to face the full rigours of the law.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the safety and security of the public.
