The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for attempting to commit robbery near Asankragua in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Mohammed Abdul-Salam, aged 28, and Karim Yakubu, aged 42, were found hiding in a bush along a section of the road. Upon sighting a police patrol team, they attempted to flee, prompting a swift chase by the officers.
The chase led to an abandoned mining site where the suspects jumped into a muddy pit in an attempt to evade capture. However, the police managed to retrieve them from the pit and effected their arrest.
A search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of:
– One (1) shotgun
– Three (3) AAA cartridges
– One Nokia keypad mobile phone
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with further investigations.