The Eastern Regional Police Command has taken two men into custody in connection with the killing of a gold dealer in Koforidua. According to reports from Adom Online and Citi Newsroom the incident occurred during a daylight robbery where the suspects allegedly targeted the businessman for his assets. The victim was identified as a local dealer operating within the Koforidua municipality according to a GhanaWeb report.
Police investigators stated that the suspects were tracked to their hideout following a coordinated intelligence led operation. The Ghana Police Service has not yet released the names of the two individuals as further interrogations continue. Officers recovered items believed to be connected to the crime scene during the arrest as reported by Joy Online.
The Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Office indicated that the suspects are currently being held at the regional police headquarters. Authorities are working to determine if there are additional accomplices involved in the fatal shooting. This information was corroborated by Daily Guide Network which noted that security has been intensified in the area following the incident.
The victim was reportedly shot multiple times before the attackers fled the scene with an unspecified amount of cash and gold. While the primary details of the arrest have been confirmed by local news outlets the specific charges against the suspects will be finalized once they are processed for court. The Ghana Police Service has urged residents to provide any additional information that could assist in the successful prosecution of the case.