June 23rd, 2021 at 06:12 pm
A suspected notorious armed robber, Iddrisu Adams alias Koomi, who was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command in connection with series of robberies has been shot by Police in a bid to stop him from escaping lawful custody.
The suspect was on the wanted list of the command and was arrested on 22nd June, 2021 through special police operation.
On 23rd June 2021, he was being escorted to places named by him as hide-outs of his accomplices when he attempted to escape and the police responded swiftly by shooting him. Suspect was taken to the St. Martins Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
At the time of death the suspect had in his possession 3 pump action guns, 28 AAA cartridges and a parcel of dried leaves suspected Cannabis. Efforts are underway to get his accomplices arrested.
Ghana Police also assures the public of our commitment to prevent and fight crime and therefore calls on the public for cooperation.