News update on Police Investigation into Bullion Van Robberies
investigations have led to the arrest of five other suspects, four of whom are policemen hence they are pursuing five other civilian suspects who have gone into hiding.
Ahenkorah Odura Mary 
The police have carried out an intelligence-led field raid at a hideout of the gang connected with the investigation into the bullion van robberies.
During the raid at Borteyman near Ashiaman, there was an exchange of gunshots, and two policemen, No. 58284 Constable Reindolph Gyimah Ansah and No. 53549 L/Cpl Stephen Kwaku Nyame who had been arrested in connection with the Bullion Van Robberies, were shot and were pronounced dead on arrival at the police hospital, where they were rushed for treatment.
Some other suspects believed to have sustained gunshot wounds managed to escape from the scene.
In a press release signed by the Director-General of the Public Affairs Unit, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, further investigations have led to the arrest of five other suspects, four of whom are policemen hence they are pursuing five other civilian suspects who have gone into hiding.
The policemen involved have been interdicted and all the suspects, No. 58370 Constable Affisu Yaro Ibrahim, No. 583555 Constable Richard Boadu, No. 58525 Rabbi Jambedu, No. 58586 Constable Albert Ofosu and suspect Razak Alhassan (a civilian) will be arraigned before the court today, Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
"We are appealing with the health facilities and public within the Accra-Tema area to report to the police if they find any persons with gunshots wounds", it appealed.
"We want to assure the public of our determination to continue to take the fight to criminals to ensure the safety and security of all persons", it assured
"We urge anyone with relevant information to contact the nearest police station", it stressed.
