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Ghana Police begins anti-robbery operations in Zuarungu

Upper West REGSEC steps up security over suspected murders
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The Ghana Police Service has commenced anti-robbery and intelligence-based operations at Zuarungu in the Upper East Region.
Police say the move is aimed at arresting some three suspected armed robbers who shot to death two police personnel on patrol duties.
The Police administration made this known in a statement. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has already placed a GH₵ 50,000 bounty on the head of the suspected robbers.
He made the announcement when he visited the area yesterday to commiserate with the Regional Police Command over the deaths of the two police officers.
The IGP, Dr. Dampare assured residents that the police will be merciless in apprehending the suspected armed robbers dead or alive.
He further called on the public to volunteer useful information that will lead to the arrest of the suspected robbers.

The two officers – Constable Emmanuel Akowuah and Constable Mohhamed Sule– who were on night patrols were both killed by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday night. Their bodies have been deposited at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

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