A suspect involved in an armed robbery activity foiled by the Nkawie Divisional Police Patrol Team has lost his life, with four others currently on the run.

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On Monday evening, June 2, the gang of five members attacked passengers traveling in two Sprinter buses between Ahwerewa and Esaase, along the Kumasi-Bibiani highway.

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The group - with a member wielding a pump-action gun—stopped the two vehicles at gunpoint and were in the process of robbing passengers.

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The attack was disrupted by the timely arrival of the patrol team. The gang opened fire at the patrol team upon sighting them.

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The officers responded swiftly, returning fire and fatally wounding one of the suspects, who was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor at the Afari Government Hospital.

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The remaining four suspects escaped and are currently at large. The police believe the fleeing suspects may have sustained gunshot wounds.

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The police have thus entreated all medical facilities and practitioners to be on the lookout and report any persons presenting with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station.

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Meanwhile, the body of the deceased suspect has been deposited at the Afari Government Hospital morgue for preservation and further investigation.

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commended the Nkawie Patrol Team for their bravery and professionalism in swiftly responding to the situation and averting what could have been a tragic incident.

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To members of the general public, the police have called for continued support and the provision of timely and relevant information to help maintain law and order.

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Recently, four officers of the Western Central Regional Police Command were promoted for exhibiting diligence, professionalism, and dedication in the performance of their duty.

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The officers, No. 47459 G/Sgt. Fetus Gameli Kukuia, No. 52192 G/Cpl. Christian Asare, No. 52441 G/Cpl. Nicholas Kingsley Amoah, and No. 59947 G/Const. Adam Yakubu, have been promoted to the ranks of Inspector, Sergeant, and Lance Corporal, respectively.

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The officers played a role in resolving the murder of five individuals at Asiyaw near Nsawam.

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On 30th April, just a day after the incident, the Western Central Regional Police Command arrested three suspects, Hakeem Imoro, Imoro Tahiru, and Nurideen Wahab, for unlawful possession of arms and ammunition at Bawdie Barrier, near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.

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The suspects were travelling on board a Grand Bird Bus with registration number AS 4431 22, en route to Wassa Akropong, when the officers intercepted and searched the bus.

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The search led to the recovery of a submachine gun (SMG) and twenty-one rounds of ammunition from suspect Hakeem Imoro.

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Upon interrogation, suspect Hakeem Imoro revealed that the firearm had been given to him by his boss, known as Forson, who was later identified as Samuel Atsu Forson alias Alanyo, already under arrest in connection with the murder at Asiyaw.

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Further investigations confirmed that the three suspects arrested at Bawdie Barrier were directly linked to the Asiyaw murder case and were attempting to flee the jurisdiction when they were arrested by the vigilant officers from the Western Central Regional Command.

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