The Ghana Police Service has dismantled a gang behind a series of robberies targeting financial institutions, particularly rural banks, across several regions including the Ashanti, Eastern, Central, Western Region and Ahafo Region.
Ten (10) suspects have so far been arrested, three (3) were got killed during an exchange of gunfire with the Police, a manhunt is underway to get others still at large arrested.The suspects are; Akwesi Agyei @ Cobra; Ibrahim Alhassan; Samuel Appiah @Akwesi Mugu; Francis Acquah @ Preman; David Obuobi @Wasty; Martin Akansina @ One Billion; Nana Yaw Frimpong @ Mystical; Kojo Atingawo @ Borga; Samuel Akwasi Gyan Stephen Sey; Kwaku Peprah @ X5 (deceased); Boozin (deceased); Kwabena Owusu Ansah (at large) and Albert (at large).
The operation also led to the recovery of 14 weapons, including AK-47 rifles, pump-action guns, pistols, ammunition, vehicles, motorbikes and mobile phones.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, commended all police officers and members of the public whose support and credible information contributed to the success of the operation.
The IGP promoted 12 officers for the roles the various roles they played in the operation. The officers included three (3) Chief Inspectors granted direct entry to the Police Academy to be commissioned into the senior officer corps of the Service, three (3) Inspectors promoted to the rank of Chief Inspectors, two (2) Sergeants promoted to the rank of Inspectors, one (1) Corporal promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and three (3) Constables promoted to the rank of Lance Corporals.
The Ghana Police Service once again assures the public of its commitment to pursue all remaining suspects and to sustain efforts to protect life and property across the country.
