Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has vowed that the Police Service will relentlessly pursue criminals following the arrest of suspects linked to the robbery and murder of Mr Andrews Amankwa.

Briefing the press, the IGP assured the public that the police would not allow criminal gangs to operate freely in the country.

“As I’ve always assured the good people of Ghana, my team and I remain committed to ensuring that we make life uncomfortable for criminal elements in the country,” he said.

“No matter how far they run or how much they hide, we will continue to pursue them, dismantle their activities and bring them to justice,” he added.

The IGP said he received news on February 10 of a robbery at Ohyem Tego junction, where a man was shot, and his Toyota Hilux vehicle was stolen. The victim was later identified as Mr Andrews Amankwa, who died at the hospital after being rushed there for treatment.

“I’m happy to announce that we have arrested four suspects, including three members of the gang that was responsible for the attack,” Mr Yohunu said.

A fourth suspect, believed to be the gang leader, died from gunshot wounds sustained during a police operation.

The IGP explained that he immediately set up a special team made up of the Ashanti Regional Commander, the Regional Intelligence Team, the Anti-Robbery Unit and the Cyber-Vetting Team of the CID Headquarters to investigate the case.

The first breakthrough came on February 18 with the arrest of Akwasi Manu, who was found with a mobile phone belonging to the deceased.

He was later charged with possession of stolen property and remanded into police custody. He is expected to reappear in court on March 5.

Further operations led to the arrest of Bashiru Tanko at Atonsu High School Junction in Kumasi on February 19. Two more suspects, Kwadwo Amponsah and Emmanuel Kwame Appiah, were arrested on February 21 and 22 at Hireso near Buakra and at Danyame Soldier Barracks in Kumasi, respectively.

The IGP expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and praised officers and members of the public who provided information.

“Your collective efforts will go a long way towards giving the family closure and ensuring justice is served,” he said.

“To the criminals out there, take note of this. We will leave no stone unturned. By every legal means possible, we will continue to come after you. We will pursue you, arrest you, and bring you to justice. That is a promise,” the IGP added.