The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of two individuals on Monday afternoon in connection with a violent robbery and subsequent murder in the Kasoa municipality. The operation followed an intensive intelligence led search for the perpetrators of a crime that occurred during broad daylight earlier this week.
According to preliminary reports from the police administration the suspects allegedly targeted a local businessman and used lethal force during the encounter. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby medical facility after sustaining gunshot wounds from the alleged assailants.
Technical investigators and forensic experts currently process evidence gathered from the scene of the arrest. Authorities believe the two men in custody can provide vital information regarding a wider criminal network operating within the Central Region. No formal charges have been filed yet as the suspects undergo interrogation.
Specialized units within the service remain on the ground to recover the suspected murder weapon and the items reported stolen during the incident. Police officials have urged the public to remain calm while the legal process takes its course to ensure justice for the deceased.
Commanders at the Kasoa Divisional Police headquarters stated that visibility patrols will increase in the area to deter future criminal activity. They encouraged residents with additional information about the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigations.