Two men are in police custody following their arrest for allegedly preparing to commit robbery near Asankragua in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Mohammed Abdul-Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, were apprehended by officers from the Western Central Regional Police Command after being spotted hiding in a bush along a road in the area.
According to a police report, the suspects attempted to flee upon sighting a patrol team, triggering a chase.
The pursuit led to an abandoned mining site where the duo jumped into a muddy pit in a desperate attempt to escape arrest.
Police officers, however, managed to retrieve the suspects from the pit and arrested them.
A search conducted at the scene uncovered a shotgun, three AAA cartridges, and a Nokia mobile phone.
The suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
The police have assured the public of their continued commitment to fighting crime and maintaining safety across the region.