Robbery suspect who escaped from Konongo police custody arrested at Kasoa hideout
Police in Kasoa in the Central Region have recaptured Ibrahim Somaila, one of the suspects who escaped from police custody at Konongo, after a tip-off led officers to his hideout in the town. The police say Somaila was then taken to the Central East Regional Police Headquarters, and the Konongo Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Richard Debrah, has been informed.
Police in Kasoa in the Central Region have recaptured Ibrahim Somaila, one of the suspects who escaped from police custody at Konongo, after a tip-off led officers to his hideout in the town.
According to a police report, the Kasoa Central District Command received information around 10:30 pm on November 2, 2026, from a reliable informant.
The informant told the police that one of the escapees, who is linked to a recent robbery, was hiding in Kasoa.
The night duty officer, ASP Richard Ashiagbor, was informed, and surveillance was set up through the night. At about 1:20 am on November 3, the officers arrested the man at his hideout.
D/C/Inspector Francis Afari of the Kasoa District CID, working with G/Sgt Isaac Akomanyi of the Kasoa Central District and the informant, carried out the arrest.
The police say Somaila was then taken to the Central East Regional Police Headquarters, and the Konongo Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Richard Debrah, has been informed.
Police say the suspect is being held for further action.
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