The Ghana Police Service has released an official statement on its Facebook page confirming the arrest of two suspects involved in the Tweapease-Aboo robbery and murder case that led to the death of a 20-year-old man, Kofi Mensah. The incident happened in the Ashanti Region and has sparked strong reactions among residents.
Below is the full statement as shared by the Ghana Police Service:
POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH ROBBERY AND MURDER AT TWEAPEASE-ABOO
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 20-year-old man, Kofi Mensah, at Tweapease-Aboo in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye were arrested following sustained intelligence-led operations. Their arrests follow a report made to the Bediem District Police Command on 6th October 2025 by the Assembly Member for the area, indicating that the victim had been attacked, killed, and his Haojin motorbike stolen.
On 10th October 2025, suspect Solomon Opoku was arrested at Council Quarters in Obuasi when he attempted to sell the stolen motorbike. Further investigation led to the arrest of his accomplice, Collins Aboagye, at Kokotesua, also a suburb of Obuasi. Both suspects have admitted to the crime, and the stolen motorbike has been retrieved.
The two suspects are currently in police custody and will be put before court on Monday, 13th October 2025.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command assures the public of its resolve to pursue justice and ensure the safety and security of all communities within the region.
The Tweapease-Aboo robbery and murder has drawn attention to rising crime incidents in the area, but police have promised to continue taking swift action against offenders to ensure public safety.
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