The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested nine (9) robbery suspects in connection with recent residential armed robberies within the Kumasi Metropolis.
Police say the operation led to the death of one suspect, who sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police officers. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
Another suspect who also sustained gunshot wounds is currently receiving treatment at the hospital under strict police guard.
The other suspects who are currently in police custody include Kelvin Adomako, 29, Daniel Dwomoh, 46, Kwadwo Kyei Baffour, 39, Joseph Oppong, 29, Bernard Owusu Ansah, 27, Kwadwo Konadu, 27, James Asare Boateng, 26, Emmanual Asiedu, 27, and Maxwell Gyimah, 31.
The suspects were armed with pump-action guns, pistols, and other offensive weapons.
Police add that items retrieved from the suspects’ hideout during the operation include multiple laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and two Toyota Corollas.
Speaking at a news conference in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, revealed that during interrogation, one of the suspects, identified as Kwabena Baffour, confessed to the crimes and admitted to committing rape during one of the operations.
Another suspect, identified as Yahaya Nuhu, is currently at large. The police have assured the public of their commitment to locating his whereabouts.
“The Police Command assures that intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects,” he emphasised.
