Five individuals facing charges of armed robbery have been remanded in custody by an Accra Circuit Court. The court made the decision after hearing initial details of the case.

The suspects were apprehended by the Ghana Police Service. Their arrest followed investigations into several alleged robbery incidents within Accra.

Details of the specific robberies or the number of victims were not immediately available. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the alleged criminal activities.

The court has ordered that the five suspects remain in police custody. They are expected to reappear in court at a later date for further proceedings.

The police statement indicated that the arrests are part of efforts to curb crime in the capital.