The Upper East Regional Police Command says it has arrested a suspected notorious armed robber and his alleged accomplice following an intelligence-led operation in Zorbisi, a suburb of Bolgatanga.
The prime suspect, identified as Jeffrey Alentis, 26, was arrested in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2026, at Zaari in the Bolgatanga Municipality.
According to police sources, at approximately 4:00 AM, the female victim was asleep in her room when the suspect allegedly scaled the fence wall of her residence and gained access to the compound. Police said the suspect entered the victim’s room through the kitchen while wearing a face mask.
The suspect reportedly attacked the victim with pepper spray before making away with her laptop computer and a Samsung Galaxy A07 mobile phone.
He is also alleged to have forced the victim to disclose her phone password and mobile money PIN before fleeing the scene.
Acting on intelligence, police traced and arrested Jeffrey Alentis at his hideout in Zorbisi, Bolgatanga. During interrogation, he allegedly led investigators to his accomplice, one Moro Mohammed, a mobile phone dealer in Bolgatanga.
Police subsequently retrieved all the stolen items from Mohammed’s possession. The recovered items have since been secured as exhibits to aid ongoing investigations. Both suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with investigations.
The Upper East Regional Police Commander ACP Ferguson Dzikunu has reiterated the commitment of the Police to maintain peace and security in the region. He further assured residents that the Police remains resolute in protecting law-abiding citizens from criminal activities.
By Castro Senyalah
