Suspected armed robber gunned down by police

A notorious armed robber, Iddrisu Adams Koomi, who had been involved in series of armed robbery attacks at Tontokrom and its environs has been arrested by the Police.

The suspect, who had been on the police’s wanted list was arrested based upon actionable intelligence.

Upon interrogation, Iddrisu Adams Koomi mentioned one Okro, Barrier and one other he claimed he did not know his name as accomplices.

According to the Police, three pump action guns and 28 AAA cartridges, quantity and one sellotaped parcel of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis were found on him upon a search in his room.

He later decided to lead police to the places of abode of his accomplices in crime.

However, in the course of the journey, the suspect jumped out of the vehicle.

In the quest of the police to immobilise the suspect, who was trying to escape from lawful custody, the police fired and the suspect was hit by the bullet.

It is reported that he sustained gun shot wounds and died whilst being rushed to hospital for medical attention.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has since been deposited at St.Martins Hospital, Agroyesum for preservation and autopsy.

The police also assured that efforts are underway to get his accomplices arrested.

Ghana| Atinkaonline.com

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