Special Anti-Robbery police officers in the Bono East Region have shot and killed two robbery and kidnapping suspects.
On Monday, the suspects met their untimely death when they organised an intelligence-led operation on a criminal syndicate at Yeji in the Bono East Region.
In a press release, the police stated that Ali Ruga alias Ali Muguyaro and Issaka Abubakar alias Kurlidor were members of the robbery and kidnapping syndicate.
The two were allegedly in the kidnapping of one Boma on Saturday, December 11, 2021, who they later released a ¢25,000 ransom was paid.
“Further intelligence established that the same syndicate kidnapped one Alhaji Juull about two months ago and released him after a ransom of ¢60,000 was also paid. Also, the syndicate was involved in the robbery and murder on the Atebubu highway on December 17, 2021,” the statement released on December 20, read.
The police indicated that “the investigation established that the syndicate operates in and around the Bono East Region notably Yeji, Atebubu, Prang, Kintampo, Kwame Danso and at times in the Savannah Region.”
The police stated that they retained a single barrel shotgun with two live "BB" cartridges, three mobile phones and a talisman after a search was conducted at suspects’ hideout at Konkoba, a suburb of Yeji.
“The Police Administration lauds the efforts of the Bono East Regional Police Command and the Anti-Robbery Squad for their bravery and speedy investigation,” they added.
They assured the public of their commitment to combating criminal syndicates for the peace and security of the country.
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