The Upper East Regional Police Command has re-arrested a suspected notorious armed robber, Muntari Munumi, aged 20, and retrieved an M16 A2 assault rifle, three live rounds of ammunition, and five expended empty shells at Sapeliga.
According to a press statement, preliminary investigations indicate that two victims, whose names were withheld, were going home from Bazua after the close of work when they came under armed attack on reaching Sapeliga Junction, Kobore.
The armed suspect robbed them of their Royal motorbike, three mobile phones, and cash in the sum of GH¢1,820.00.
The victims engaged the suspect in a fierce struggle and succeeded in taking the weapon from him after he had fired several rounds and missed his target.
The victims called the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee, which mobilised and arrested the suspect, handing him over to the police with the weapon.
The suspect later disclosed the names of his accomplices and his source of weapon supply and opted to lead the police team to arrest them.
While on the way, the suspect complained of dizziness and suddenly fell unconscious. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Efforts are underway to arrest his accomplices to face the law. The Command commended the victims, the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee, and the Chief of Sapeliga for their support.
