Three Arrested Over Robbery and Killing of MoMo Vendor in Fufulso

The has arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of a mobile money vendor at .

The police announced the arrests in a statement shared on Facebook on Friday, March 13, 2026.

According to police, the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, when armed assailants attacked the vendor at Fufulso Junction.

During the robbery, the attackers reportedly opened fire, striking both the mobile money vendor and a passerby.

The vendor died while being transported to the hospital, while the passerby—who had reportedly just been discharged after a five-month hospital admission—sustained critical injuries and remains in serious condition.

The shooting triggered unrest in the community later that night.

Reports indicate that some local youth set fire to several houses in the area following the attack, escalating tensions within the community.

The says officers have since been deployed to maintain security at to protect lives and property.

Residents have been urged to remain calm as investigations into the incident continue.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities of the suspects or the possible motive behind the robbery and killing.