Advertisement
Desktop970x250
3News
Advertisement
Desktop970x250

Police intensify search for 8 who killed police officers

By Publishing Desk
SHARE
1 min read
Police intensify search for 8 who killed police officers

File picture
The Ashanti region police command has step up efforts to arrest 8 armed men who shot and killed two police officers at Drobonso in the Ashanti region, Thursday morning. The deceased were part of a team who were returning from night patrol at Drobonso Tent City. Ashanti region Police PRO, ASP Juliana Obeng told editors.3news.com that preliminary investigations indicate the patrol team was ambushed at a section of the road which has been barricaded with logs. She explained that, 8 unknown armed men on the Onwam Mountains fired at the three officers, killing two and injuring one. The injured officer is currently receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital (KATH) after sustaining gunshot wounds. The deceased, identified as Inspector Adolph Mutse and Constable Prosper Ashinyo, have been sent to the KATH morgue. By Ibrahim Abubakar | editors.3news.com

TAGGED:dead

Sign up to The Daily Briefing

Stay informed with the most relevant stories shaping Ghana and the world, every morning and evening.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Share This Article

The Publishing Desk at Media General Digital can be reached at editorial@mg.com.gh

Advertisement
Desktop300x250

Up Next

Advertisement
Desktop970x250