The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with a robbery incident at Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi, which resulted in the death of one person.
The arrests followed intensified police operations after the February 10 incident, during which the victim was shot and his Toyota Hilux vehicle stolen. The victim, identified as Andrews Amankwa, later died at the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Police investigations led to the first arrest on February 18, when suspect Akwasi Manu was picked up in possession of a mobile phone belonging to the deceased. He was subsequently arraigned before the Asokwa Circuit Court II on February 20 on charges of possessing stolen property and remanded into police custody to reappear on March 5.
Further intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of a second suspect, Bashiru Tanko, at Atonsu High School Junction in Kumasi on February 19. Police later apprehended two additional suspects, Kwaju Amponsah and Emmanuel Kwame Apea, on February 21 and 22 at Hwireso near Buokrom and the Danyame Soldier Barracks in Kumasi, respectively.
One additional suspect, Eric Acheampong Adu, who sustained gunshot wounds during the police operation, later died.
“Suspect Eric Acheampong Adu, who sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, has passed on. Our investigation further established that this criminal syndicate, led by the deceased suspect, specialised in the snatching of pickup and Land Cruiser vehicle,” the IGP said
