The Northern Regional Police Command has initiated a search for two gunmen involved in a robbery on Monday evening within the Tamale metropolis. According to a Citi Newsroom report, the suspects attacked a mobile money vendor and fired shots before escaping the scene on a motorcycle. The incident occurred in a busy area of the city according to local witnesses.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. A report from GhanaWeb indicates that the suspects made away with an unspecified amount of cash and several mobile phones belonging to the vendor. The exact condition of the victim remains unverified by official hospital spokespersons at this time.
Police investigators have visited the crime scene to gather forensic evidence and witness statements. A statement from the Northern Regional Police Command noted that patrols have been intensified across the Tamale township to track down the fleeing suspects. Authorities requested that members of the public provide any relevant information that could lead to an arrest.
While the identity of the suspects remains unknown the police have reportedly cordoned off certain exit points of the city. According to a Daily Guide report the surge in attacks on mobile money agents in the region has prompted calls for increased security measures. No arrests have been made as of the latest police update provided on Tuesday morning.