ASOKORE MAMPONG – July 23, 2026
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old robbery suspect following a swift response by the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team to a robbery incident at Asabi in the Ashanti Region.
According to a press release signed by Supt. Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
At about 12:20 a.m., officers on routine patrol received information that a man had been attacked and robbed of his mobile phone near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi. The victim was found unconscious at the scene.
Upon arrival, the patrol team spotted the suspect, Ahmed Mustapha, 19, who fled and hid in an unfinished building. He was pursued and arrested.
A search led to the recovery of the victim’s stolen phone and a machete believed to have been used in the attack. Both items have been retained as exhibits.
Police said the victim sustained multiple machete wounds to the forehead, neck, and left hand. He was rushed to KNUST Hospital and admitted for treatment.
Officers who visited the victim at about 5:30 a.m. confirmed he had regained consciousness and was in stable condition.
Ahmed Mustapha remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents through proactive patrols and urged the public to provide timely information to help fight crime.
_Article: Daily Newsflash_
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