By Eric Appah Marfo
Accra, Dec. 10, GNA – The Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with an attack on the Metro Mass Transit workshop in Sunyani, Bono Region.
The suspects, identified as Issakah Taugfic, Abudu Isaiah, Abdul Latif Mohammed, Mohammad Azandoro, Alhassan Issah, Amadu Mohammad, Abdulai Adams, and Abdulai Ibrahim, reportedly unlawfully entered the workshop premises on Monday, attacked and threatened workers, forcing them to leave their offices.
In a media briefing on Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs at the Ghana Police Service, stated that rapid response teams quickly acted on a distress call, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
This brings the total number of arrests made by the Police in connection with attacks, looting, and property destruction to 97.
ACP Ansah-Akrofi confirmed that the suspects are currently in police custody undergoing investigations.
The Police assured the public of their commitment, alongside other security agencies, to ensuring peace and security in the community.
GNA