The police have arrested six suspected armed robbers who were preparing to launch an operation in the Bawku municipality. Two AK 47 assault rifles with loaded 29 rounds of ammunition each, two masks and other offensive implements were in their possession at the time of the arrest. The suspects, aged between 26 and 44 and whose names have not been given, were believed to be part of a wider syndicate that operates nationwide. Briefing the GNA, Chief Superintendent Peter King Gyinae, the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, said on Sunday evening some community members at Avingo, a suburb of Bawku were suspicious of one of the suspects who was riding a motor bike. When they attempted to question him he sped off. He said they pursued him and when he was arrested two masks were found on him and he was sent to the chief's palace. Mr Gyinae said the suspect explained that he was on his way to a friend's house at Bansi so the chief informed the police who escorted the suspect to the friend's house. The police discovered two AK 47 assault rifles loaded with 29 rounds of ammunition each and other offensive implements. He told the police that the rifles were for their leader, who was based in Buipe in the Northern region. He said a follow-up exercise on Monday morning led to the arrest of the four at Mazema, another suburb, who confessed that their leader at Buipe provided the weapons. Mr Gyinae commended the community members for their vigilance and urged the public to watch out for suspicious characters in their communities to secure the safety of residents in the municipality. The six suspects have been transferred to the Regional Headquarters for further interrogations. Source: GNA