The Accra Regional Police Command has introduced the arrest of seven folks in reference to the theft and hijacking of a gasoline tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of gasoline at Instructor Mante, close to Suhum within the Jap Area.
In a press release, the police mentioned the incident occurred on August 6, 2025, when the suspects, travelling in a inexperienced pickup truck, blocked the tanker with registration quantity GT 2493-20 and forcibly took management of it.
The assertion added that the motive force and his mate had been handcuffed and positioned within the pickup whereas two suspects drove the tanker away.
In keeping with the police, the pickup was intercepted within the Accra Area the subsequent day, and the victims had been rescued.
The assertion mentioned one suspect, recognized as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a chase.
The police indicated that additional intelligence led officers to a gasoline station at Asikwa Junction close to Bunso, the place the stolen tanker was discovered alongside one other gasoline tanker with registration quantity GN 804-13.
Six extra suspects, Mark Abito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Banabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 had been arrested.
Two gasoline tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf automobile with registration quantity GW 5185-Z had been additionally impounded.
The police mentioned the suspects are in custody and aiding with investigations.
They urged the general public, particularly drivers and transport operators, to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to the closest police station.
The assertion additional warned that people and teams concerned in crime can be pursued, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the legislation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
