Police Recover Arms, Munitions … During 24hr Patrols

Intensive police patrols have aborted potential robberies within 48 hours, leading to the interception of a cache of arms and munitions.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who disclosed this to The Chronicle, states that the two remarkable achievements occurred in the Central and Ashanti Regions over the weekend.

According to him, on Saturday August 16, 2025 a group of gunmen wielding guns and machetes stormed a gold dealer’s shop at Mpohor in the Western Region, and after subduing the occupants of the shop amid severe assaults, made away with cash and gold.

Police pursuit of the gunmen yielded result when the following day, Sunday August 17, 2025 the anti-robbery squad in the Kuntanase District of the Ashanti Region made a breakthrough.

The team intercepted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta on the Aputuoagya-Bekwai road, and two men who stood by the vehicle took to their heels and abandoned the car.

That, a thorough search conducted on the vehicle  uncovered an AK47 assault rifle, a locally manufactured firearm, two AK47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition each, additional packets of ammunition, cowries shells, a Huawei smartphone, identity documents and some clothing items.

The Police boss continued that, a careful examination of the recovered exhibits against the closed-circuit television (cctv) footage of the Mpohor robbery the previous day, revealed a striking resemblance between the clothing items (hooded tops) and the wellington boots that were used during the dastardly act.

According to him, the system is analyzing fingerprints obtained around the said vehicle. The man described as crime fighter did not mince words when he said that, ‘there is a massive manhunt for the suspects who are now on police’s radar’.

Meanwhile, IGP Mr Yohuno has called on financial institutions, warehouses and homes to install intrusion systems linked to local police stations.

According to the IGP, these advanced warning systems can effectively deter intruders and enhance security.

Speaking on the foiled robbery at the MRB Rural Bank in Winneba on Friday August 15, 2025, the IGP emphasised the importance of proactive measures in preventing crime.

The Police boss stated that, the intrusion alarm systems serve as a strong deterrent to would-be intruders. On the benefits of installing these advanced warning systems, Mr Yohuno told The Chronicle that  it enhances  security, quick response to potential threat, reduces risk of property damage, further increases sense of safety, likewise security to residents and employees.

The IGP argued that the installations of closed-circuit television cameras (cctv) as intrusion alarm with visual evidence enhances security.

He outlined the key benefits as visual deterrent to intruders, evidence collection to aid investigation and prosecution, allows for immediate response to security breaches, identification of criminals and their modus operandi.

To him, the integration of both create a robust security system to enhance detection, response and investigation.

Report from the Police in Winneba have it that, at about 0100hours on Friday August15, 2025, the MRB Rural Bank alarm system was triggered drawing attention of the police patrol team on duty.

The team, on arrival at the bank, was greeted with gunfire resulting, in exchange of shots for some minutes and on realising the police fire power was more than they could contain, the robbers bolted.

The gangsters who attempted breaking into the vault left behind a pump action gun, spent cartridge and offensive weapons intended for the robbery.

According to the Chief Constable, ongoing police investigation suggests that gangsters belonged to a group responsible for a series of bank robberies due to their modus operandi.

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