The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and killed another in a separate robbery incident within the region.
According to the police, the first incident occurred on July 9 when the Command received a distress call reporting an armed robbery along the Ankaako–Asuoso–Fenase road in the Amansie South District, where four armed men had blocked the road and were robbing commuters.
A police patrol team on duty swiftly responded to the call and arrested all four suspects, who were attempting to flee on motorbikes.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Rahman Alhassan, 27, Nurudeen Fatawu, 25, Naafewu Masahudu, 22, and Yaw Saaka, 42.
Following their arrest, the police retrieved one pump-action gun, 20 rounds of AAA ammunition, a sword, and a string of talismans.
In a separate operation, police say an intelligence-led raid at Abedwum in the Obuasi Municipality led to the death of one suspected armed robber.
According to police reports, the deceased suspect and his accomplices were engaged in robbery activities in the area.
Upon spotting the police, the suspects fled into a nearby bush while firing gunshots.
The police returned fire, resulting in the fatal shooting of one of the suspects during the exchange.
A search of the deceased’s backpack uncovered 14 rounds of ammunition and other undisclosed items.
Police added that the remaining suspects, who managed to escape, are believed to have sustained gunshot wounds.
