By Gifty Amofa
Accra, June 6, GNA – The Nkawie Divisional Police Patrol Team has foiled a highway robbery attack on two Sprinter buses travelling between Ahwerewa and Esaase along the Kumasi-Bibiani Highway.
The incident occurred at about 1930 hours on Monday, June 2, 2025, when five suspected armed robbers, one of whom was wielding a pump-action gun, intercepted the vehicles and began robbing passengers at gunpoint.
A news brief issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Atsu Ahianyo, the Head Public Affairs Unit, Ashanti Regional Police Command, said the swift response of the patrol team thwarted the robbery.
“Upon sighting the police, the suspect armed with the pump-action gun opened fire on the patrol team,” it said.
“The officers returned fire, fatally wounding the armed suspect, who was later pronounced dead at the Afari Government Hospital.”
“The remaining four suspects managed to flee the scene and are currently at large.”
It was suspected that some of the fleeing suspects may have sustained gunshot wounds, the news brief said.
“The Police are, therefore, appealing to all medical facilities and practitioners to report any individuals presenting with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station.”
The body of the deceased had been deposited at the Afari Government Hospital morgue for preservation and further investigation.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command commended the Nkawie Patrol Team for the bravery and professionalism in swiftly responding to the situation and preventing what could have been a tragic incident.
It encouraged the public to continue cooperating with the Police by providing timely and relevant information to help maintain peace and security.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe