The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects 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 a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the incident occurred on August 6, 2025, when the suspects, on board a green pickup truck, intercepted the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20. The attackers allegedly handcuffed the driver and his mate, forced them into the pickup, and drove the tanker away.
The following day, August 7, police in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims after a chase. The suspect in the vehicle, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested on the spot.
Further intelligence led officers to a fuel station at Asikwa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another fuel tanker with registration number GN 804-13. Six more suspects — Mark Abito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Barnabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 — were arrested.
Police also impounded two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a golf cart with registration number GW 5185-Z.
The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Command has urged the public, particularly drivers and transport operators, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or vehicles to the nearest police station.
It also warned that individuals and groups engaged in criminal acts will be pursued, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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