The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects, including a 19-year-old, in connection with the robbery and hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante, near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
According to police, the incident happened on August 6, 2025, when the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, intercepted the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20. They allegedly handcuffed the driver and his mate, placed them in the pickup, and drove the tanker away.
On August 7, police in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims. One suspect in the cabin, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a hot chase.
Further intelligence led investigators to a fuel filling station at Asikuma Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another with registration number GN 804-13. Six suspects — Mark Ahito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Banabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 — were arrested. Police also recovered two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z.
The suspects are in custody, assisting with investigations. The police have urged the public, especially drivers and transport operators, to be vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities. The Command also warned that it will relentlessly pursue and prosecute offenders.
