Arrests Follow Series of Armed Attacks on Major Highways
The Ghana Police Service has arrested key members of a notorious highway robbery gang responsible for a wave of violent attacks across the country between 2023 and 2025.
The gang, allegedly led by Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Star Boy, and his associate Kofi Ishmael, is accused of carrying out multiple armed robberies and at least one murder along major highways and road networks in Ghana.
According to police sources, the group targeted motorists, long-distance trailer drivers, commuters, civilians, and even a police officer during their operations. Their activities were concentrated along high-traffic routes including the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Suhum, Nkawkaw, Juaso, and sections of the Kumasi highway stretch.
Following months of intelligence-led operations, police units conducted coordinated raids that led to the arrest of several core members of the gang. During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered firearms, live ammunition, and other offensive weapons believed to have been used in the robberies.
Investigators say the suspects operated with extreme violence, often attacking victims at night or during early morning hours, creating fear and insecurity among road users nationwide. The group is also believed to have had a network of accomplices who provided logistical support, intelligence, and escape routes.
While multiple arrests have been made, police have confirmed that some suspects connected to the gang remain at large. A nationwide manhunt has been launched to track down and arrest the remaining members.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of its commitment to restoring safety on highways and urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing investigations.
The arrested suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court to face charges including armed robbery, conspiracy, possession of firearms, and murder.
