Robbery suspect shot, arrested by Community 18 Police

A 23-year-old man, Francis Debrah, was arrested in the early hours of Monday following a robbery incident near the Klagon-Ashaiman underbridge by the Community 18 District Police of the Baatsonaa Division.

According to a police source, the arrest occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. after a patrol team, with the assistance of the complainant, Reuben Ayiku, apprehended the suspect.

Debrah, who sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm during the arrest, was found in possession of a long sharp knife and two Royal motorbikes believed to have been used in the robbery.

The incident began around 3:20 a.m. when the patrol team observed Ayiku being attacked by four armed men on two motorbikes.

The assailants forcibly took his mobile phone and wallet, which reportedly contained an unspecified amount of money, before fleeing the scene.

The patrol team immediately pursued the robbers and intercepted them at a location known as Shalom Spot.

While three of the suspects managed to escape, Debrah refused to surrender and allegedly threatened officers with a knife. Police say they were forced to fire a shot to disarm and subdue him.

Debrah was subsequently taken to the Police Hospital for treatment under guard. The victim’s stolen phone and money have not yet been recovered, and efforts are underway to locate the remaining suspects.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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