Police return GH¢85,000 found on highway to owner

The Bono East Regional Police Command has returned a bag containing GH¢85,000 to its rightful owner after it was found on the Techiman–Kumasi Highway.

According to a police statement, officers stationed at a snap check point discovered the bag at about 4:20 a.m. on February 14, 2026. The bag, which appeared to have fallen from a moving vehicle, had the name “Ofori” and a phone number written on it.

The officers, led by Inspector George Appiah, retrieved the bag and handed it over to the Regional Command for verification.

Police later contacted the number inscribed on the bag and reached 53-year-old businessman, Stephen Ofori, from Ashtown in Kumasi, who confirmed ownership.

Mr Ofori explained that the GH¢85,000 was being transported from GCB Bank in Wa to Kumasi aboard a commercial vehicle when it was misplaced.

The amount was counted and verified in his presence before the full sum was returned to him.

The Bono East Regional Police Command commended the officers for their honesty and diligence, and expressed appreciation to members of the public who assisted in drawing attention to the bag.