Police on special operation to arrest suspected robbery gang

The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has begun a special ‘bush operation’ aimed at arresting suspected armed robbers who shot and killed a gold buyer and made away with 324 grams of gold.

According to the police, the incident happened yesterday, January 24, 2022 when the victim was transporting gold from Attabrakoso towards Huu.

“The armed gang of four after killing their victim also made away with several unspecified amounts of money together with some mobile phones and fled into a nearby bush,” the police said on Facebook.

Police have also cautioned gold dealers to be on the lookout.

“Also, any suspicious gold dealer(s) should be reported to the Police for a possible quick arrest.”