A robbery suspect, who stabbed a policeman after robbing a woman, is currently aiding police investigations.
Francis Addo, unable to escape with the GH¢2,400.00 and iPhone 14 Pro Max he allegedly stole from Lovia Narh, inflicted knife wounds on General Constable Foster Alipoe Ablerh, who pursued and apprehended him.
According to a police report, on February 12, 2024, around 09:40 am, General Constable Ablerh, assigned to Accra Regional C.T.U, apprehended suspect Addo with the assistance of Narh, a resident of Obundankadi, Ashaley Botwe. Narh, who sustained bruises on both knees and complained of a headache, reported the incident.
Narh recounted that on the same day around 04:40 am, Addo, riding a blue motorbike, attacked her with a knife at Obundankadi, Ashaley Botwe. He then proceeded to rob her of GH¢2,400.00 and an iPhone 14 Pro Max valued at GH¢18,000.00 while she was on her way to the market.
The police report stated that upon hearing of the robbery, General Constable Ablerh, who resided in the neighborhood, pursued Addo with his personal motorbike and apprehended him at Nmai Dzorn.
Addo allegedly injured the police officer’s left palm with a knife during the arrest attempt. However, the officer managed to overpower Addo, leading to his arrest and subsequent detention at the Lakeside Community 8 Police station.
Both the police officer and the complainant were provided with police medical forms for hospital treatment.
Two knives and a blue Royal motorbike with the registration number M-23-GT 3577 were seized from the suspect and retained at the station for evidential purposes.