A Grocrest Security staff attached to the University of Cape Coast branch of the Agriculture Development Bank, has been arrested with a student for stealing GH¢75,077.20 from the bank.
Emmanuel Abrokwa, 28, the security personnel, and David Justice Koufie, 25, student, were said to have broken into the bank and made away with the money.
A third suspect (name withheld) is on the run. Briefing the press at Cape Coast on Monday, the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Stephen Andoh-Kwofie, said the arrest was facilitated by police investigations.
He said the three suspects on April 10 broke into the bank at night and stole the amount.
DCOP Andoh-Kwofie said the police had intensified their hunt for the fleeing suspect.
He said both Abrokwa and Koufie were arrested in their homes in Cape Coast.
DCOP Andoh-Kwofie appealed to the public to co-operate with the police in the fight against crime by providing information that would lead to the arrest of the third suspect.
Both Abrokwa and Koufie admitted the offence when interrogated and said the money was with their fleeing accomplice.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Dodome to celebrate festival in a bid to construct traditional council facility
10 mins -
Bawku conflict: We’re playing with fire, gov’t must stamp its authority – Kofi Bentil
16 mins -
Supreme Court under Akufo-Addo is acting supranational – Tony Aidoo
18 mins -
Israeli Ambassador Designate tours Jewish education centres in Ghana
1 hour -
Climate harm affecting mothers, babies is one of the warnings being directed at COP29 decision-makers
1 hour -
Bawku conflict: You cannot exile someone from his hometown – Member of Nayiri Legal Team
2 hours -
Bawku conflict: Let’s take Alhaji Seidu from Bawku to restore calm – Dr Victor Doke
2 hours -
Video: John Laryea beats Nicaraguan Alexander Mejia in debut international fight
2 hours -
NPP sympathisers top list of perpetrators in Journalists attacks – GJA
2 hours -
Security lapse likely behind renewed Bawku conflict – Dr. Victor Doke
2 hours -
Over 100 staff accuse BBC of bias in coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza
3 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Samartex strike late to seal draw against Accra Lions
3 hours -
You cannot soon make phone calls or drive your car when “dumsor” occurs
3 hours -
Ghana CCG Network unites voices to champion sustainable energy, transportation solutions
3 hours -
ETHAccra 2024 unites West Africa’s top innovators in blockchain development at University of Ghana
3 hours