By – Sadat Dabo

The Upper East Regional Police Command has announced the re-arrest of a 20-year-old suspected armed robber, Muntari Munumi, at Sapeliga, in the Upper East Region, following an alleged robbery attack in which an M16 A2 assault rifle was retrieved

According to a police press release dated Thursday, October 22, 2026, the suspect was found with an M16 assault rifle, three live rounds of ammunition and five spent cartridge cases

Preliminary investigations indicate that two victims, whose identities have been withheld, were travelling home from Bazua after work when they were allegedly attacked by the suspect at Sapeliga Junction, Kobore

The suspect reportedly robbed the victims of a Royal motorbike, three mobile phones and GH¢1,820 in cash

The victims, however, fought back and managed to seize the weapon from the suspect after he allegedly fired several shots but missed his targets

The victims subsequently alerted the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee, which mobilised its members, arrested the suspect and handed him over to the police together with the recovered weapon

Suspect collapses and dies while leading police to accomplices

The police say the suspect later disclosed the identities of his alleged accomplices and the source of the weapon used in their operations

He reportedly agreed to lead a police team to arrest the other suspects. However, while on the way, he complained of dizziness and suddenly lost consciousness

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival

The body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation, according to the police statement

The circumstances surrounding his sudden collapse and death were not further detailed in the release

Police intensify efforts to arrest accomplices

The Upper East Regional Police Command says efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect’s alleged accomplices and bring them before the law

The Command has commended the victims for their courage, as well as the Googo Neighbourhood Watch Committee and the Chief of Sapeliga for their support in the operation

The recovery of the M16 assault rifle and ammunition is expected to form part of the ongoing police investigations into the alleged robbery and the activities of the suspect’s accomplices

The police have urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to help combat armed robbery and other criminal activities in the region

Source – gbcuraonline.com