A joint intelligence-led operation between the Atadeka Police Patrol Team and the Ashaiman Police Intelligence Directorate has resulted in the arrest of a notorious 25-year-old armed robbery suspect, Seth Tetteh, popularly known as 'Wonder'.

He is known to be a ringleader of a robbery syndicate operating across Ashaiman and its environs

According to a report by Myjoyonline.com, his arrest followed the earlier detention of his two accomplices, who are currently on remand, standing trial at the Ashaiman Circuit Court.

'Wonder' was detained around 3:00 p.m. near the Ashaiman China Mall area, and authorities believe his arrest will significantly disrupt criminal activities targeting businesses and residents within the municipality.

The arrest represents a major breakthrough for the Tema Police Command as it intensifies efforts to clamp down on violent crime within the municipality.

According to police, Wonder is a well-known repeat offender linked to several violent incidents, including residential, street, and industrial robberies.

Investigators also identified him as the mastermind and leader behind a recent armed robbery at a concrete yard factory.

In the aftermath of his arrest, the Tema Police Command issued a strong caution to the public about the purchasing of stolen goods, especially electronic devices that criminals often sell at low prices.

"Police is using this medium to caution receivers of stolen phones, as their arrest has legal consequences for dishonestly receiving."

The Command also expressed appreciation to its leadership for the support extended toward ongoing security operations.

In September, ten people suspected of carrying out armed robberies on rural banks and financial institutions nationwide were taken into custody by the Ghana Police Service.

A special operation led to the arrest of the group, who had long instilled fear in communities across the Ashanti, Ahafo, Western, Central and Eastern regions.

Among those detained were the supposed leader, Akwesi Agyei, known as Cobra, together with Ibrahim Alhassan, Samuel Appiah (Akwesi Mugu), Francis Acquah (Preman), David Obuobi (Wasty), Martin Akansina (One Billion), Nana Yaw Frimpong (Mystical), Kojo Atingawo (Borga), Samuel Akwasi Gyan and Stephen Sey.

Police confirmed that three additional members of the gang died during an exchange of gunfire, while efforts to track down the remaining suspects are underway.

At a press briefing in Accra on September 24, 2024, Inspector-General of Police Christian Yohuno revealed that the group had operated for more than a year, creating widespread fear among residents and targeted financial institutions.

He noted that the coordinated operation was the result of six months of intelligence gathering, surveillance and detailed investigations in areas including Ejisu Achiaakrom, Atonsu-Kyirapatre, Obuasi, Kaase and Buoho.

Officers seized 14 firearms—ranging from AK-47s and pump-action guns to pistols—along with large amounts of ammunition, vehicles, motorbikes, mobile phones and equipment used for the attacks.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, reported that the suspects had been linked to robberies at Adansi Rural Bank (Fomena), Lower Pra Rural Bank (Inchaban), Ecobank (Kenyasi), Ahafo Community Bank (Kukuom), Asokore Rural Bank (Kumasi), and several other locations.

At Fomena, for example, the attackers climbed over the perimeter wall, restrained the security guards and used an electric cutter to break into the vault before fleeing with cash and weapons. In the Kenyasi incident, they subdued two police officers and took their rifles.

Investigators identified one of the retrieved rifles as belonging to Corporal Francis Adu Yaw, who died on the Bibiani-Goaso road in November 2024, while two others matched police weapons stolen during the Kenyasi Ecobank robbery.

COP Donkor indicated that Cobra was apprehended on September 18 at Esereso Adagya, where officers discovered two rifles hidden underwater and a Toyota Noah minibus.

His arrest paved the way for more breakthroughs, including the capture of David Obuobi (Wasty), in whose possession police found pump-action guns, pistols and ammunition.

Investigators later picked up another suspect, Stephen Sey, who had a stolen police rifle concealed inside his vehicle.

She added that some of the arrested individuals have admitted their roles, and both identification parades and items retrieved from them have linked the suspects to the various crimes.

The police say investigations are still ongoing as they move to apprehend the rest of the syndicate members.

In 2024, the Ghana Police Service made significant strides in the fight against crime by securing convictions for five armed robbers involved in a string of robberies and carjackings in the Ashanti Region.

The convicted individuals—Jeffrey Dwomoh, Clifford Opoku, Kwabena Kyei Barfour, Prince Opuni, and Henry Kusi Marfo—were all arrested in 2023.

Two other suspects, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah, were acquitted of the charges related to aiding the robbery.

Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku received hefty sentences of 120 years each in hard labour after being found guilty of conspiracy and robbery.

Kwabena Kyei Barfour was sentenced to 105 years in hard labour for dishonestly receiving stolen goods.

Prince Opuni faced charges for reckless driving and was fined 350 penalty units, which translates to 10 months in hard labour if unpaid. He was also ordered to pay GH¢5,000 for damaging a police vehicle.

Henry Kusi Marfo was convicted of supplying ammunition for robberies. He was fined 1,050 penalty units or 15 months in hard labour, a fine he has already settled.

The Police Service has shared the convicts' photos on Facebook, making it clear that these individuals are now confirmed convicts, not just suspects.