The Upper East Regional Police Command has re-arrested a suspected armed robber, Muntari Munumi, 20, and retrieved an M16 A2 assault rifle following an armed robbery incident at Sapeliga Junction in the Kobore area.
The suspect was arrested with three live rounds of ammunition and five spent shells, according to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Abdul-Raman Sumaila.
Preliminary investigations indicate that two victims, whose names have been withheld, were returning home from Bazua after work when they were attacked by the suspect at Sapeliga Junction.
The suspect allegedly robbed them of a Royal motorbike, three mobile phones and GH¢1,820 in cash.
However, the victims reportedly fought back during the attack and managed to seize the weapon after the suspect fired several shots but missed his targets.
The victims subsequently alerted the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee, which mobilised its members to arrest the suspect and hand him over to the police, together with the recovered rifle.
Police said the suspect later identified his alleged accomplices and disclosed the source of the weapon used in his operations. He also agreed to lead officers to arrest the other suspects.
However, while being escorted by the police, Munumi reportedly complained of dizziness before suddenly losing consciousness.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The police said efforts were underway to arrest the alleged accomplices to face the law.
