The Ghana Police on Sunday, December 5, 2021, arrested two men, Samuel Agyel and Sumaila Mahama, on suspicion of their involvement in a robbery.
The two robbery suspects were arrested following a distress call received by a Police patrol team that some unknown men had invaded a neighbourhood at CPL Estate, East Legon Hills.
According to the Police, it rushed to the scene and with support from some of the residents, managed to arrest the two suspects.
On the spot search conducted on the men led to the retrieval of a 75-inch curved television set, an iPhone 12 pro max, one Techno smartphone and a revolver pistol with 4 rounds of ammunition.
The team also found a Kia Moming saloon car which the suspects had parked at the roadside to convey the booty.
Meanwhile the police said the two suspects are currently in custody and will be put before the court in due course.
“The Police Administration commends the Police-public partnership that helped to get the two suspects arrested. We continue to assure the public of our readiness to combat crimes in all forms for the safety of all Ghanaians,” it added.
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In other news: Six arrested over illegal AK 47 Transaction
The Ghana Police Administration on Friday, December 3, 2021, arrested six suspects for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction.
According to the Police, the first suspect, Alhassan Jamah, was arrested near Osino by the National Operations Directorate Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation.
The Police reports that an AK 47 rifle with twelve rounds of ammunition was found hidden in his travelling bag on board an Accra-Bawku bound Yutoun bus.
It said an intelligence-led operation later led to the arrest of five more suspects, Bashiru Salifu, Kassim Aninga, Mohammed Asako, Salifu James, and Ibrahim Mohammed for their involvement in illegal arms transaction.
The Police stated that all six suspects are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.
Meanwhile, the Police Administration lauded the Highway Patrol team for a good job done.
“We also thank the passengers on board that vehicle for their cooperation and understanding during the operation. Furthermore, we want to assure Ghanaians that we are indeed committed to working to safeguard their safety,” it added.
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