A man captured on CCTV during a burglary at Kasoa Nyanyano has been arrested after police traced him to Agbogbloshie, Accra, where he was found still wearing the same clothing used during the heist.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Abubakar Sadiq, was apprehended on June 16, 2025, following a swift police operation informed by surveillance footage. His arrest marks a breakthrough in an ongoing investigation into a high-profile theft case that left a victim without critical personal items and thousands of cedis’ worth of valuables.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicated that the stolen items included an iPhone 14 Pro Max valued at GH¢9,000, a Barclays Bank ATM card, a UK driver’s licence, and £2,000 in cash.
Under questioning, Sadiq reportedly confessed to the crime and admitted to selling the iPhone for GH¢2,000 to a buyer whose identity remains unknown. The police have since launched efforts to trace the device and other missing items.
The suspect is in custody and assisting with further investigations. Police say he will be arraigned shortly.
The incident underscores the increasing role of CCTV technology in aiding law enforcement, with authorities urging citizens and businesses to consider surveillance systems as part of crime prevention strategies.
