Police Foil Robbery On Tutuka-Akrofuom Road In Obuasi; One Suspect Arrested, Others On The Run

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A prompt response by the Obuasi Divisional Command of the Ghana Police Service has thwarted a robbery attempt on the Tutuka-Akrofuom road in Obuasi, leading to the arrest of one suspect.

According to police reports, officers responded swiftly to a distress call and encountered a gang of armed robbers. Upon sighting the police, the suspects fled into the nearby bush, abandoning two unregistered motorbikes and a machete at the scene.

The police pursued the fleeing suspects and successfully apprehended Pascal Yenkye, who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg while attempting to escape on his motorbike.

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The injured suspect is currently receiving medical treatment under police guard. Meanwhile, a manhunt is ongoing to capture the remaining suspects who escaped.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of citizens across the country.

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