Police arrest 23-year-old man with loaded firearm in Akwa Ibom

The Ghana Police Service conducted numerous anti-robbery operations across the country, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of firearms. Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu revealed these operations followed intelligence on suspected criminal activities. He praised his team for the success of these targeted operations.

One case involved Abraham Awendok, 32, who was arrested for the disappearance and alleged murder of Dr. Jesse Amoah and his wife, Elizabeth Amwa Esi, who had been missing since April 2016. Awendok allegedly murdered them, took their possessions, and fled to the United Arab Emirates. He was deported back to Ghana and admitted to the crime during interrogation.

Another operation thwarted a bank robbery plot in Greater Accra. Suspects monitored customers withdrawing money and used master keys to access their vehicles. Two suspects were shot, one escaped, and another was arrested. Police recovered a pistol and 13 vehicle registration plates. In the Western Region, five suspects were arrested targeting gold dealer shops, mining sites, and communities.

Another suspect died during the operation, and police recovered three AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and two vehicles. In the Northern Region, three suspects were arrested for armed robberies linked to the murder of a mobile money vendor. Police also recovered eight AK-47 assault rifles, an SMG rifle, and two foreign pistols from separate operations between June and July.

The IGP thanked the public for providing intelligence and credited government support, especially the provision of armoured vehicles, for aiding in the successful combat of violent crime.