Police in the Volta Region have arrested ten (10) suspected armed robbers who allegedly robbed a company and occupants of a vehicle at Anlo-Afiadenyigba.
According statement from the Ghana Police Service, On October 1, 2021 a Police-community partnership-led operation has resulted in the initial arrest of five (5) persons, whose names were given as Haruna Toboloka aged 36, Akwasi Owusu aged 18, Famous Normesi aged 29, Lumor Eric aged 32 and Korku Ahadzi 39.
The statement also noted that Police intelligence later led to the arrest of two (2) other suspects linked to the robbery who were trying to escape to Togo. The two suspects are Ahadzi Anane aged 26 and Ahadzi Kwame aged 33.
Further intensive Police investigations and operations by the joint team have resulted in the arrest of three other suspects, two of whom are staff of the company that was robbed.
The names of these three suspects are being withheld for the moment because of the nature of the ongoing investigations, the statement added
Police said it has been recording a trend where some staff have been conspiring with criminals to rob their companies. “We urge business owners to thoroughly screen and monitor any potential staff before and after employment. The Police are ready to assist if required”.
The statement also reassured the public that Police in the Volta Region and beyond will continue to aggressively fight any violent crime and its attendant criminals to ensure a conducive atmosphere for citizens to go about their lives and preoccupations peacefully.
Read full statement below
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