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Suspected robber crashes stolen taxi into shops while fleeing mob at Ejisu

A suspected armed robber crashed a taxi he had allegedly attempted to steal after ramming it into some shops while trying to escape a mob at the Ejisu traffic junction. According to a witness, the suspect got into the car, a Toyota Corolla with registration number GT 1557-16, and attacked the driver, demanding he hand […]

Suspected robber crashes stolen taxi into shops while fleeing mob at Ejisu

A suspected armed robber crashed a stolen Toyota Corolla into shops at Ejisu traffic junction, attempting to evade a mob. Eyewitnesses claim the suspect entered the vehicle, displayed registration number GT 1557-16, and threatened the driver. As the driver attempted to escape, a group of men confronted the vehicle, causing the suspect to reverse rapidly and collide with nearby shops.

He managed to flee on foot, hiding inside a mobile money container while the crowd pursued him. Police officers arrived in time to rescue the suspect from the mob before he could face further danger. He has been arrested. No injuries or casualties have been reported at this time, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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