The men were arrested after an initial investigation revealed they played a role in the murder of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama of the 5th Battalion Infantry.

An Assembly Member alleged to have organized the mob attack which led to the death of the soldier is on the run, police have said.

The officer, Captain Maxwell Mahama who was said to have gone for jogging Tuesday morning was lynched by a mob after they allegedly mistook him for an armed robber because he was in possession of a weapon.

The Public Relations Officer for Central region, ASP Irene Oppong confirmed this to Joy News Tuesday.

She indicated that the five will be transferred to Cape Coast for further interrogation by the regional CID to enable them prepare the charge sheet for court.

ASP Irene Oppong also revealed that the police has mounted a manhunt for the other suspects currently on the run.

Meanwhile, after a meeting between the police and the military high command, they agreed the regional police taken over investigations into the murder of the military officer.

The military hierarchy has been to the scene to gather some evidence to aid their investigation of the matter, Nhyira FM’s Ohemeng Tawiah reported.

The said officer who was the head of the military detachment fighting illegal mining (Galamsey), was without any provocation attacked and killed whiles undertaking his morning physical exercise.

In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu called on government as a matter of urgency to explore all legal and legitimate means to bring the perpetrators to book as soon as possible.

While commiserating with the military high command and Officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces on this sad loss, we urge them to continue to exercise restraint as the matter is being dealt with.

We also wish to express our sincere and heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family, especially the wife and children.

The statement also called on government to put an end to the culture of impunity and lawlessness which is pervasive across the country.

Ghana has been universally acclaimed as an oasis of peace, order and stability, and everything must be done to ensure that this enviable record bequeathed to the New Patriotic Party government is sustained.