19-year-old arrested over armed robbery at Asabi, victim hospitalized at KNUST

A 19-year-old, Ahmed Mustapha has been arrested by police in the Ashanti Region in connection with an armed robbery at Asabi in the Asokore Mampong Municipality.

The incident is said to have occurred at about 12:20am on 21st July 2026 according to the police.

The Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team, while on routine patrol, received information that a male adult had been robbed of his mobile phone and was lying unconscious near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi.

The patrol team reportedly proceeded to the scene. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspect fled and sought refuge in an uncompleted building. However, he was subsequently pursued and apprehended.

A search conducted on him led to the retrieval of the complainant’s mobile phone and a machete. Both items have been retained as exhibits.

The victim sustained machete wounds to the forehead, neck, and left hand.

He was rushed to the KNUST Hospital, where he was admitted and is currently receiving treatment.

The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations.