The Central Regional Police Command has mounted a search for six suspects who escaped from lawful custody at the Kotokuraba Police Station in Cape Coast on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
The update, first shared by the Crime Check Foundation in a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, revealed that the suspects allegedly broke jail around 9:00 P.M.
The fugitives have been identified as Kofi Asifuah, Ernest Kojo, Ekow Arhinful, Toffic Faisal, Henry Kwofie, and Innusah Addai.
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How the escape happened
According to the report, the suspects took advantage of a moment of vulnerability after the supervising inspector on duty had sent for food following complaints of hunger from the inmates.
Later, the inmates requested water to flush the toilet, claiming the taps were not running. When the cell door was opened to provide the water, six out of the eight suspects overpowered the inspector and escaped.
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Police appeal to the public
The Central Regional Police Command has assured the public that efforts are underway to re-arrest the escapees. Authorities have also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and provide any credible information that may assist in tracking down the suspects.
