One of the three suspected armed robbers who murdered two police officers at Zuarungu has been gunned down.
The suspect has been identified as Laayaame Simon, aged 34 years. He is also known by the name Yendu.
In a Facebook post, the Service disclosed that the suspect was shot by a special anti-robbery squad, assisted by the Upper East Regional Police Command.
The team was on an intelligence-led operation at Kpatia in the Talensi District.
According to the Service, a "special targeted intelligence-led operation is being carried to get the rest of the suspects arrested."
This recent development follows assurance from the Service that it will leave no stone unturned to ensure the families of its officers are given justice.
Meanwhile, the Service has pledged to provide further details on the matter "in due time."
On Wednesday, December 15, Constable Emmanuel Akowuah and Constable Adam Suley met their untimely demise when a gang robbing a business man at the Zuarangu market opened fire at them. The two were on routine patrols.
The bullets fired by the robbers pierced through the fuel tank of a motorbike and the tank exploded into flames, leading to their deaths.
The robbers made away with GH¢2,000.00.
Out of the two, General Constable Adams Sulley has been laid to rest. The late officer was buried with full Police honours last weekend at the Awudome Cemetary in Accra.
The funeral rites were performed at the Transitions Funeral Home in Haatso.
His remains was taken from the Transitions Funeral Home through some principal streets in Accra on Saturday.
The solemn ceremony which was conducted in line with Islamic rites was attended by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), Senior Police Officers and bereaved family members.
The Police Chief Imam, Superintendent Alhaji Hussein Abdur Rahim Hussein, led the Islamic prayers for the late Constable Adams Sulley.
Earlier, the Police indicated that families of the two Zuarangu police officers will be offered psychological and trauma care to enable them tackle the tragic demise of their family member.
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