The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a group of suspects involved in a motorbike theft syndicate operating within the region, and recovered 17 motorbikes stolen from various locations in the Wa Municipality and other parts of the region.
The operation commenced following a report made on July 11, 2026, by a victim whose black Luojia motorbike, registration number M-21-UW 3512, was stolen from the Ghana National Fire Service premises in Jirapa.
Acting swiftly on intelligence, police officers arrested Nasiru Muftawu at Loho in possession of the stolen motorbike. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to the theft and was taken into custody to assist with investigations.
Further intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Basit Muftawu alias Posey, 19; Issahaku Maruf alias Katel, 22; and Mohammed Ali alias Geewaa, 18. Additional exhibits connected to the offences were recovered from Rashid Kankan, 20; Mutala Rashad, 20; and Haruna Hamdan alias DJ, 20.
The sustained investigations subsequently led to the recovery of 16 more motorbikes stolen from UBIDS, Chakor, and Glamon, all within the Wa Municipality.
The suspects were arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court and remanded into police custody. They are scheduled to reappear before the court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The Regional Police Command has appealed to members of the public who have lost their motorbikes to report to the Wa District Police Headquarters with valid ownership documents for identification and retrieval.
The Upper West Regional Police Command assured the public of its unwavering commitment to combating crime and dismantling criminal networks, and encouraged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing policing efforts.
