Nine individuals suspected to be involved in two robbery attacks on January 7 and 8, at Wassa Akropong and Mpohor in the Western Region have been arrested.

The suspects in police custody are; Godwin Boah, Philemon Essien, Emmanuel Yaley, Mohammed Sumaila, Evans Amarh, Patrick Aboah, Augustine Nana Abaka, Kwabena Acquah and Godfred Akwah.

They are said to have attacked their victims with various weapons, made up of a locally manufactured pistol, cutlasses and a dagger. They bolted from the crime scenes with various items, including a motorbike, mobile phones and a sum of GH¢2,700.

In a Facebook post, the Service noted that they managed to apprehend the suspects with the support of members in Wassa Appiahkrom and Ayiem.

During the arrest, Philemon Essien and Emmanuel Yaley sustained gunshot and non-gunshot, respectively. They were sent to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, where they were admitted for treatment, and are under Police guard.

The Police retrieved from the suspects a cash amount of GH¢2,200, a motorbike, and an Opel taxi with Registration no. WR 3186-14. The taxi has been impounded for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the Service says it is on a manhunt for two suspects who managed to escape.

Members of the general public have therefore been urged to provide the Service with information about their whereabouts.

Also, the Police have commended members of Wassa Appiahkrom and Ayiem for supporting the police in effecting the arrests.

"We equally commend the personnel of the Western Regional Command for their patriotic services towards ensuring peace and security in the region. Indeed, Police-Community partnership is the master key to crime-fighting.

"Let us, therefore, continue to work together for safer communities," it added.