Police arrest 25-year-old man over attempted armed robbery in Ashanti Region
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with an alleged attempted armed robbery on the Hiakose-Newense stretch in the Manso Nkwanta District.
The Ashanti Region police have apprehended a 25-year-old man, Francis Nsiah, for an attempted armed robbery that occurred on the Hiakose-Newense stretch in the Manso Nkwanta District. Nsiah sought medical attention after sustaining a gunshot wound, which prompted officers to respond to the scene on August 7, 2026. Upon arrival, they encountered gunshots, pursued a fleeing suspect, and recovered an iPhone 14 and a bag believed to belong to victims.
Further investigation led to Nsiah's arrest at a medical facility, where he was found with a gunshot wound to his left buttock. Ongoing investigations aim to clarify the incident's details and apprehend additional suspects involved.
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