Police
Police in the Western Region have arrested one suspect in connection with a violent robbery attack on two gold buying shops in the Mpohor District last Saturday.
According to the police, a gang of nine armed men stormed the shops around 7:30 p.m on Saturday 16 August., wielding pump action guns and wearing masks. The robbers made away with an unspecified amount of cash and quantities of gold.
During the attack, one victim, identified as 43-year-old Eric Kwofie, sustained gunshot wounds. He is currently receiving treatment.
Police said the arrested suspect is assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to track down the remaining eight accomplices who fled into a nearby bush after the incident.
“The police are pursuing all leads and will ensure that every member of the gang is brought to justice,” an official statement said.
