Police Inspector Arrested Over Alleged Armed Robbery Attacks on MoMo Vendors in Kumasi
A serving police officer, identified as Inspector Bright Appiah Danquah, who is reportedly stationed at Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region, has been arrested over his alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting mobile money vendors in Kumasi and nearby communities.
The suspect, according to reports, was apprehended after several victims identified him in connection with multiple robbery incidents that have left many mobile money operators traumatized and financially devastated.
The case has generated widespread public reaction after details emerged that the police inspector allegedly left behind his mobile phone at the scene of one of the robberies — a development that ultimately exposed him.
Phone Left at Scene Leads to Arrest
According to information gathered, Inspector Bright allegedly attacked a number of mobile money vendors at gunpoint, making away with huge sums of money during the operations.
In one of the incidents, the suspect reportedly forgot his mobile phone on the counter of a victim shortly after carrying out the robbery.
In a dramatic twist, the officer allegedly proceeded to the Adiebeba Police Station before the victim arrived and filed a complaint claiming that his phone had been stolen. He reportedly requested assistance from officers to help track the device.
However, moments later, the victim also arrived at the same police station to report the robbery attack — only for investigators to discover that the “missing” phone belonged to the alleged robber himself.
The shocking revelation immediately raised suspicion and reportedly triggered further investigations into the officer’s activities.
Victim Recounts Terrifying Experience
One of the victims, Victoria Arkoh, speaking in an interview with Crime Check, narrated her traumatic encounter with the suspect.
According to her, Inspector Bright allegedly robbed her at gunpoint and made away with an amount of GH₵38,600.
She explained that the terrifying incident left her severely traumatized to the extent that she involuntarily urinated on herself during the attack. Her one-year-old baby, whom she was carrying at the time, was also soaked in the process.
Victoria said she later reported the matter at the Kumasi Central Police Station, where she was allegedly informed that several other mobile money vendors had lodged similar complaints involving the same suspect.
More Victims Surface
Sources indicate that more than eight mobile money vendors in Kumasi and surrounding areas are believed to have fallen victim to the alleged robbery syndicate.
Investigators suspect the attacks may have been carefully coordinated, with the suspects allegedly monitoring the activities and cash movements of mobile money operators before striking.
The increasing attacks on mobile money vendors have become a growing security concern across parts of Ghana, with many operators calling for stronger police protection and enhanced surveillance measures.
Inspector and Accomplices Remanded
Inspector Bright Appiah Danquah has since been arrested together with three alleged accomplices — including another police officer and two civilians.
The four suspects have reportedly been remanded into custody pending further investigations and court proceedings.
The arrests have sparked serious public concern about integrity and professionalism within sections of the security services, although many members of the public have also commended the Ghana Police Service for taking action against one of its own rather than shielding the suspects.
The Ghana Police Service is yet to release a detailed official statement on the matter as investigations continue.
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