The Northern Regional Police Command has intensified its search for a gang of four armed men involved in a supermarket robbery in Tamale on Sunday evening. According to a Citi Newsroom report the suspects entered the commercial facility and held staff at gunpoint while demanding access to the daily sales. The Ghana Police Service has not yet made any arrests in connection with the incident.
During the operation the suspects allegedly made away with an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene on motorcycles. A report by MyJoyOnline indicates that the robbers fired warning shots to disperse bystanders during their escape. The exact value of the stolen funds remains unconfirmed by official police statements at this time.
A security guard on duty sustained injuries during the confrontation and was subsequently transported to a local medical facility for treatment. A Graphic Online report states that the guard is currently in stable condition. Police forensic experts have visited the crime scene to collect evidence and analyze available closed circuit television footage to identify the perpetrators.
The Ghana Police Service has urged residents of the Tamale metropolis to remain vigilant and provide any information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects. Citi Newsroom reports that security patrols have been increased within the central business district to prevent similar occurrences. Authorities have requested that anyone with relevant information contact the nearest police station or use emergency hotlines.