The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the armed robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer in the Agona Nkwanta area of Ghana’s Western Region.
The group attacked a gold-buying shop at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta and shot the owner, Seth Kobina, in the chest.
Kobina was rushed to Agona Nkwanta Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
According to a Police statement, preliminary investigations and CCTV footage identified 29-year-old Emmanuel Amponsah, also known as “Vandam,” as the alleged leader of the gang.
Vandam was arrested the following day, 21 August, at a Guest House in Agona Nkwanta.
“A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol and two live BB cartridges. He was subsequently taken ill and was rushed to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for medical attention, but was pronounced dead on arrival,” the Police said.
According to the police, three other suspects were arrested within the Agona Nkwanta area after further investigations.
During questioning, Quayeson identified Amponsah as the person who shot and killed the deceased and named Odoom as one of the individuals captured on CCTV footage of the attack.
The statement named Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die,” 47; Bashiru Ibrahim, 20; and Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale,” 30 as the suspects.
“A fifth suspect, Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial,” was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region. A search of Quayeson’s residence recovered a locally manufactured pistol, three live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses.”
Police said the remaining suspects are assisting with investigations.
The police continued that efforts continue to locate and arrest other accomplices believed to be connected to the robbery and murder.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
