The Western Central Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect linked to the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Tarkwa.
The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was apprehended by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, at Kukobila, along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway. The stolen vehicle, with registration number GS 1845-23, was retrieved during the arrest.
According to police sources, initial investigations reveal that the vehicle was stolen in the early hours of Monday, April 15, 2025, from the residence of an EPA employee at Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa in the Western Region.
Gariba is currently in police custody and is expected to face prosecution after further investigations.
The police have assured the public of their commitment to ensuring justice is served and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
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