IGP announces major breakthroughs in fight against robbery and murder

Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno announced significant breakthroughs by the Ghana Police Service in their nationwide efforts to combat robbery and murder. During a press briefing in Accra, Yohuno highlighted the intensified intelligence-led operations across various regions, including Western, Northern, and Greater Accra.

Special intelligence teams were deployed to monitor criminal activities and conduct targeted operations, resulting in numerous arrests and the recovery of firearms and ammunition. Seven major cases were presented, including the arrest of 32-year-old Abraham Awundok in connection with the murders of Dr. Jesse Amwa and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Amwasi. Awundok allegedly worked as an errand boy for the couple and was wanted for extradition to the United Arab Emirates after admitting to the crime.

The Police Service also thwarted planned robbery attacks targeting banks in Accra and Tema, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the arrest of another at Labone. Suspects linked to robbery incidents in Bufei, Tamale, Yendi, and the Kultor Market robbery were apprehended, along with five additional suspects involved in a robbery on the Enyiresi Central Road, where police recovered a pump-action gun.

IGP Yohuno assured the public that investigations into all cases were ongoing and that the suspects were currently in police custody, awaiting processing in accordance with the law. The Police Service pledged to strengthen intelligence-led policing and take decisive action against violent crime across the country.