IGP Places GHȻ10,000 Bounty On Lapaz Cop Killers
The Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu has announced a
GHȻ10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of
two armed men who shot two police officers at Abeka Lapaz killing one of
them.
The incident took place in the full glare of the public on the N1
(George Walker Bush) Highway Thursday afternoon bringing activities in
the busy area to a sudden standstill.
The officers, Daniel Owusu and Djibril Alhassan who were on their
motorbikes, were said to be pursuing the suspected criminals who were
also riding a bike when they shot at them at close range.
Owusu was shot multiple times and was rushed to a nearby health
facility by some members of the public but died shortly after. The Accra
Police Command in a statement has said, Djibril is however in a stable
condition.
The suspects later snatched an unregistered Hyundai vehicle from its owner at gunpoint and sped off, a police statement said.
IGP David Asante-Apeatu |
Commissioning an office for the Divisional Command at Kaneshie in
Accra Friday, Mr Asante Apeatu said: “It is sad to note that very few
criminally minded groups and individuals continue to perpetrate violence
on our hard working officers as well as some members of the public.
“The killing of a constable, who was on lawful community policing
duties to protect the public, is a matter concern to the Police
Administration as well as the entire Police Service and the public.
“On this note, the Police Administration is offering a reward of
10,000 cedis to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of
those behind this criminal act,” the IGP announced.
He, however, said details of the reward will soon be provided while
he appealed to the public to “assist the police to bring these criminals
to book”.
Meanwhile, Mr. Asante Apeatu has vowed the police administration will
get to the bottom of the matter despite admitting that the Service
currently has logistical constraints.
He also announced plans to embark on a tour to assure members of the
force to remain resolute as they commit to serving the nation.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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