The Bono Regional Police Command has deployed tactical teams to locate four masked gunmen who targeted a fuel station in the regional capital of Sunyani according to a report by 3News. The incident occurred on Thursday night when the armed group allegedly stormed the premises and intimidated staff and customers at gunpoint.
A statement from the Ghana Police Service suggests that the suspects were able to flee the scene with a significant amount of cash though the exact figure remains undisclosed at this stage of the investigation. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported during the immediate aftermath of the heist as noted in a GhanaWeb update on the situation.
Police investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the fuel station and surrounding businesses to identify the getaway vehicle and the suspects involved. Officers from the regional command have requested that members of the public provide any relevant information that could lead to an arrest according to a report by Citi Newsroom.
Regional security officials have increased patrols within the Sunyani municipality following the robbery to prevent further criminal activity and provide public reassurance. The Bono Regional Police Command maintains that it will continue its pursuit until the perpetrators are brought to justice as reported by various local news outlets.