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Gang
leader arrested at Breman Asikuma
Breman Asikuma (C/R), June 10, Ghanadot/GNA- Kwame Ayeetey,
37, believed to be leader of a gang, who exchanged gun fire
with members of the Breman Asikuma Volunteer group, has been
arrested and handed over to the police.
In the process, Testy Lamptey, student of the Carrier
Training Centre, Breman Asikuma, sustained wounds and was
admitted at Our Lady of Grace hospital at Breman Asikuma.
Chief Inspector Awuyeeh, confirmed the incident and told
journalists at Breman Asikuma that the group, led by Albert
Appiah, brought Ayeetey to police station on Monday, June 9
this year.
The police officer said the volunteers, who said they
suspected Ayeetey to be leader of a bunch of criminals
involved in the stealing of cocoa beans, motorbikes and
other items in the area was being sought for some time now.
Chief Inspector Awuyeeh said on the evening of June 8 this
year, the group had a tip-off that the suspect was in town
so members went to arrest him at his hideout at Anienwo, a
suburb of Breman Asikuma the following day at about 0400
hours.
The police officer said during the arrest by the group, the
suspect fired a gun and wounded the student.
Chief Inspector Awuyeeh said an ex-service man, a member of
the group, returned fire hitting Ayeetey on the left leg
before he was overpowered and handed over to the police.
GNA
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