Two suspected armed robbers are standing trial at the Techiman Circuit Court after they were arrested by the Yeji police at Damankwanta in the Pru West District.
Deputy Regional Police Commander, DCOP Samuel Alfred Winful told JoyNews that the two, Osei King Solomon and Narifu Peter were apprehended at their various hideouts after an attacked victim lodged a complaint to the Abease Police.
"On the 2nd day of August 2021, one Abraham Ijawanko was returning from Ohiampe to Damankwanta on his motor bike. On reaching a section of the road, the accused persons, Osei King Solomon alias Kwaku and Nafuri Peter Tupac and their accomplices, currently at large numbering about 4 who were armed with locally manufactured guns, blocked the road and were robbing travelers and other road users."
"They assaulted the complainant and robbed him of his Tecno smart phone at gun point," he said.
According to him, the complainant was able to identify one of them during the attack and reported to the Abease Police.
DCOP Samuel Winful added that "the complainant led the police to the accused person's hideouts at Damankwanta and he was apprehended. A search was conducted on him by the police and a locally manufactured single barrel gun together with four mobile phones including that of Abraham were retrieved".
The two were arraigned before the Techiman Circuit Court presided over by His Lordship Justice Alexander Graham and were remanded into prison custody to reappear on the 1st of September, 2021.
Latest Stories
-
We may all resort to vote buying if electorates prioritise such over development – Asiedu Nketiah
23 mins -
NDF engages mineral extraction communities in advocacy and litigation resolution
27 mins -
Adabraka in community A/R unites to combat electoral violence
35 mins -
Forestry Commission cracks down on endangered bush meat trade
36 mins -
Global GDP could plunge by 24% by 2,100 without urgent climate action
36 mins -
High Court dismisses lecturer’s bid to block Deputy IGP’s appointment
45 mins -
MTN records 35.5% growth in profit to GH¢3.76bn in quarter 3, 2024
1 hour -
Deloitte to hold training on navigating customs and excise duty Obligations
1 hour -
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia should have prioritised National Peace Campaign launch – Mahama
1 hour -
AGI works to clamp down on substandard foreign mattresses penetrating Ghanaian markets
1 hour -
Immigration Service intercepts 54 gallons of fuel
1 hour -
Ace Medical Insurance makes its mark at Ghana Club 100 Awards
1 hour -
Dafeamekpor takes Speaker to High Court to affirm vacant seats ruling
1 hour -
Government is not funding GMX music streaming platform – Director of Marketing
1 hour -
Energy sector not advancing enough – ACEP
2 hours