The Upper East Regional Police Command has re-arrested notorious armed robbery suspect Muntari Munumi, aged 20, and retrieved an M16 A2 assault rifle, three live rounds of ammunition and five expended shells.
According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that two victims [names withheld], while returning home from Bazua after close of work, came under armed attack on reaching Sapeliga Junction, Kobore
The armed suspect robbed them of their Royal motorbike, three mobile phones and cash in the sum of GH¢1,820.00
The victims, however, engaged the suspect in a fierce struggle and succeeded in disarming him after he had fired several rounds and missed his target.
The victims subsequently called the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee, who mobilized and arrested the suspect and handed him over to the police together with the weapon.
Police said the suspect later disclosed the names of his accomplices and his source of weapon supply for his operations and opted to lead the police team to arrest them.
While on the way, the suspect reportedly complained of dizziness and suddenly fell unconscious. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Efforts are underway to arrest his accomplices to face the law.
The Command has commended the victims, the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee and the Chief of Sapeliga for their support in the arrest.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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