The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a suspected motorbike theft syndicate and recovered 17 motorbikes believed to have been stolen from various locations within the Wa Municipality and other parts of the region.
According to a police statement, the operation was triggered by a complaint lodged on July 11, 2026, by a woman whose black Luojia motorbike, with registration number M-21-UW 3512, was stolen after she parked it at the Ghana National Fire Service premises in Jirapa.
The victim circulated details of the stolen motorbike among friends and the police, leading to intelligence that resulted in the arrest of Nasiru Muftawu at Loho. He was found in possession of the stolen motorbike and reportedly admitted to stealing it during police interrogation.
Further intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Basit Muftaw, also known as Posey (19), Issahaku Maruf, also known as Katel (22), and Mohammed Ali, also known as Geewaa (18). Police also recovered additional exhibits linked to the alleged offences from Rashid Kankan (20), Mutala Rashad (20), and Haruna Hamdan, also known as DJ (20).
Subsequent investigations led to the recovery of 16 more suspected stolen motorbikes from UBIDS, Chakor and Glamon, all within the Wa Municipality, bringing the total number of recovered motorbikes to 17.
The suspects have been arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court and remanded into police custody. They are expected to reappear before the court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The Police have appealed to members of the public who have lost motorbikes to report to the Wa District Police Headquarters with valid ownership documents to help identify and retrieve their property.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating crime and dismantling criminal networks, while urging the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support policing efforts in the region.
By: Bernard Mensah
Discussion about this post