Ashanti Police arrest 12 suspects in robbery, link 3 to Kusasi Chief murder at Asawase
Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested 12 individuals in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting robbery cases across the region. Three suspects are connected to the recent murder of the Kusasi Chief at Asawase, Kumasi.
The arrested suspects are Abdalah Alhassan, Jemini Usman (Babamu), Aminu Iddrisu (0244), Illiasu Dauda, Majeed Issaka Jibril, Gafaru Ibrahim, Mohammed Mumuni (Mama), Tanko Malik (Bronze), Mohammed Bawa (Mallam), Dramani Musah, Suleman Yasir Arafat (Obasanjo), and Ashaidu Sumbieda (Eyeshadow). The police linked Jamil Usman (Babamu/Guru), Suleman Yasir Arafat (Obasanjo), and Ashaidu Sumbieda (Eyeshadow) to the killing of the Kusasi Chief in a statement issued on Thursday, March 19. A Toyota Corolla with registration number GC•439-21, believed to have been used during the crime, was recovered. Two suspects, Illiasu Bawa and David Aheto, sustained gunshot injuries and later died despite attempts to save them. Two AK-47 assault rifles, one pump-action gun, two pistols, 44 rounds of 32 ammunition, and 24 rounds of 9mm ammunition were seized.
One suspect, Illiasu (Abodam), remains at large, and police have confirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. The police said the arrests are part of continued efforts to clamp down on violent crime in the region and bring perpetrators to justice
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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended 12 individuals following intelligence-led operations targeting robbery cases. Three of the suspects are connected to a recent high-profile murder case - but what could the link be?
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