The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers in connection with a series of street robberies across several communities within the Kumasi Metropolis.
The arrests followed further intelligence-led operations by the police targeting robbery hotspots in areas including Asokore Mampong, KNUST, Kanyase, Bosore, Duase, Antoa, Mayanka, Ayeduase and surrounding communities.
The suspects were identified as Abdul Fatawu, alias “UN”, aged 22; Philip Nyarko, alias “Kawawa”, aged 24; and Samak Hadi, alias “Toronto”, aged 21.
A search conducted at their hideouts at Aboabo led to the retrieval of several stolen items, including 59 iPhones, six Android phones, four tablets and five laptops.
Police said all three suspects have confessed to the offences in their caution statements and are currently in custody assisting with investigations.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to members of the public who may have fallen victim to these robbery incidents within the affected areas to report to the Command to aid ongoing investigations.
The suspects will be arraigned before court in due course. The Police Command reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace, law and order in the region and encouraged the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to help combat crime.
