The Ghana Police Service has apprehended and detained three individuals in connection with a recent robbery involving students and lecturers from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR).
The incident occurred on the Odomase-Badu road in the Sunyani West Municipality at approximately 1900 hours on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
The Bono Regional Police Command confirmed the arrests to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), attributing the successful operation to effective police intelligence. The suspects were apprehended in their respective hideouts, where officers recovered numerous stolen items, including mobile phones and other valuables.
The robbery unfolded as the UENR group was returning from a field trip. The attackers ambushed the victims, leading to a chaotic scene. However, the prompt intervention of police highway patrol teams resulted in the immediate arrest of one suspect at the scene.
Tragically, the incident claimed the life of a student named Abdul Aziz Issah. Additionally, six other students sustained minor injuries during the attack. They received prompt medical attention and have since been treated and discharged.
The police continue to investigate the robbery, seeking to uncover further details and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
The Bono Regional Police Command reassured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order, emphasizing that the safety and security of citizens remain a top priority.