Blessing Njoma, one of the suspects involved in the Ablekuma Fun Milk bullion van robbery that resulted in the death of a police escort, has been apprehended by the Aflao District Police Command.
The arrest of this fourth suspect was made possible through a joint effort between the Ghana Police Service and Togo Interpol. The Nigerian suspect was captured at Asigame market in Togo’s capital, Lome.
With this arrest, a total of four suspects have now been taken into custody in connection with the Ablekuma Fun Milk bullion van robbery.
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The robbery took place on June 14, 2023, during which Lance Corporal Callistus Amoah was fatally shot. The robbers attempted to flee with the contents of the van but were intercepted by the police.
Lance Corporal Amoah, who lost his life during the incident, was laid to rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
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Meanwhile, the other suspects, Benjamin Ojogbe and Rashid Abdul, along with a third unidentified suspect, have been remanded in police custody by the Kaneshie District Court.
The accused individuals are facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder and the murder of Lance Corporal Callistus Amoah.
