28 armed robbery suspects arrested, 2 shot dead in March – Police

In March this year, 28 armed robbery suspects were arrested during intelligence-led operations conducted across the country, the Police have said.

In the course of the operations, two other suspects who would have added to the tally were shot dead.

The suspects arrested are being prosecuted in various courts.

In a Facebook post, the Police named Zakaria Gomna, Ayenduo Sule, Ahmed Abubakar, Emmanuel Frimpong @ Attah Panin, Seth Frimpong, Stephen Arthur, Awudu Yusifu, Selasi Agorsor, Musah Inusah, Kofi Aszilevi Atta Essau and Kassim Mohammed, as the suspects.

The others are Kwaku Okyere, Collins Atobia, Prince Tei Larbi, Prosper Beesi, Francis Mensah, Salifu Illiasu, Yahaya Zakaria, Omar Abubakar, Amadu Osmanu, Aliu Mohamadu, Evans Akolgo, Abotitogum Agonga Joseph, Sophia Johnson, Umaru Garage and Abuchy Abu.

Meanwhile, the Police administration has commended the various Police commands and the special anti-robbery task forces that participated in the operations.

Also, the Police expressed their gratitude to the communities that assisted in the anti-armed robbery operations.

According to the Police, “we shall continue with the fight against robbery and all other crimes to ensure a safer and secure environment for all.”

Therefore, the Service has urged members of the public to continue to “help and support in this fight, for we are very much aware that we achieve more when we work together.”