The Upper East Regional Police Command has intensified operations to track and apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery targeting a mobile money business. According to reports from GhanaWeb and local law enforcement observations, the incident occurred during daylight hours in Bolgatanga when the armed individuals approached the vendor.
A Ghana Police Service statement regarding general regional security indicated that the suspects utilized a motorcycle to facilitate their escape from the scene. Witnesses told police that the gunmen appeared to have monitored the vendor before striking at an opportune moment. The specific amount of electronic cash and physical currency stolen remains unconfirmed by official investigators at this time.
The victim of the robbery did not sustain physical injuries during the encounter as reported by Citi Newsroom. Police investigators have processed the scene for forensic evidence and are currently reviewing available surveillance footage from nearby businesses to identify the perpetrators. The Regional Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and provide any information that could lead to an arrest.
Public safety officials in the Upper East Region have increased patrols in commercial zones following the event. According to the Ghana Police Service, this incident is part of a broader effort to crack down on street level violent crime in the regional capital. No suspects are currently in custody and the investigation remains active as of the latest situational update.