By Stephen Apolima | Accra | May 27, 2025
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has announced the successful arrest, prosecution, and conviction of five members of a robbery gang responsible for two violent armed attacks in the capital region, including a high-profile robbery at Jos Bakery in Dome.
According to a press statement issued on May 26, 2025, by Superintendent Juliana Oberig, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the gang’s activities were brought to an end following a series of covert operations that led to the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of critical evidence.
The first incident occurred in the early hours of May 11, 2025, at the Jos Bakery head office in Dome. Two armed assailants—identified as Isaac Agbezudor, alias “Money Man,” a 20-year-old mechanic, and 19-year-old okada rider Justice Akwasi Sarfo Oppong, alias “Gariba Manta” or “Demon”—attacked bakery staff at gunpoint. The duo, riding an unlicensed motorbike, fired a locally made pistol into the air to terrify their victims before making away with a Tecno Pop 8 smartphone and a handbag containing personal items.
Swift investigative work led to the arrest of Agbezudor on May 14 through a covert operation. His confession enabled police to retrieve the motorbike and clothing used in the robbery, as well as to identify his accomplice. On May 22, police apprehended Gariba Manta at a mining site between Osino and Saaman. A follow-up operation at a hideout in Amasaman led to the recovery of the pistol and live ammunition used in the attack.
Both suspects were processed for court. Agbezudor pleaded guilty and was sentenced by the Kwabenya Circuit Court to 10 years’ imprisonment on two counts, to run concurrently. Manta, who was further linked to a separate robbery, received a 15-year sentence.
Investigations revealed that on February 5, 2025, Manta, along with three other suspects—Bright Allkor, alias “Zaamani” (21), Emmanuel Nii Odartey Lamptey, alias “Chameleon” (23), and Prince Owusu, alias “Check Boy” (19)—robbed a woman near ACP Junction. The gang, armed with a knife and scissors, made away with an iPhone 11 Pro Max, a Samsung tablet, and GH₵6,000 in cash. The victim sustained knife wounds during the robbery.
The three accomplices were arrested in targeted operations and subsequently tried at the Kwabenya Circuit Court, where they were each convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
In a related development, police are actively pursuing a suspect in Koforidua believed to have purchased the stolen iPhone from the ACP Junction robbery.
The Regional Command commended the swift response and professionalism of its intelligence and operations units for securing convictions in both cases. Authorities continue to urge the public to report suspicious activities and offer credible information to aid law enforcement, assuring whistleblowers of confidentiality and protection.
“This outcome reflects our continued commitment to ensuring public safety and bringing criminal elements to justice,” Superintendent Oberig stated.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its resolve to sustain the momentum in tackling violent crime, urging citizens to partner actively in safeguarding their communities.
