Six robbers arrested for notorious crimes

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six suspects for murder and robbery.

A Police statement stated that preliminary investigations in the Ashanti Region, revealed suspects Kofi Poku, Dennis Atta Asamoah Snr., Denis Atta Asamoah Jnr., and Asante Edward allegedly stabbed and snatched the handbag of one Sherifa Yakubu, a 22-year-old apprentice hairdresser, now deceased, at Kumasi Academy SHS (KUMACA) Junction, while on her way to Asokore Mampong.

Two other suspects, Duada Appiah and Yusif Abdallah, allegedly robbed their victim of his gold-detecting machine at gunpoint at Telekura.

The suspects were arrested through intelligence-led operations and are currently in police custody pending trial.

“In the other case in the Savannah Region, suspects Dauda Appiah and Yusif Abdullah allegedly robbed their victim off his gold-detecting machine at gunpoint at Telekura.  A search conducted on them led to the recovery of an empty shell of G3 ammunition, a single barrel gun and a cutlass.

“We thank the public for their continuous support and wish to give the assurance that the police will continue to work tirelessly to make our communities safe” the police statement revealed.