The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for preparing to commit robbery near Asankraguah, in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Mohammed Abdul-Salam (28) and Karim Yakubu (42), were spotted hiding in a bush along a section of the road. Upon noticing a police patrol team, they attempted to flee the scene prompting a swift pursuit by the police officers.
The pursuit led to an abandoned mining site where the suspects jumped into a muddy pit in an attempt to evade capture. However, the Police officers managed to rescue them from the pit and successfully arrested them.
A search conducted at the time of the arrest led to the retrieval of:
• One (01) shotgun
• Three (03) AAA cartridges
• One Nokia keypad mobile phone
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations.
Source: Ghana Police Service
