Police in the Eastern Region have busted two suspected armed robbers who reportedly attacked tomato traders on the Bunso-Oseim highway.
The two, Haruna Amadu and Joseph Nyira, are alleged to have attacked and robbed some tomato traders who were aboard a KIA Rhino truck with registration number GC 328-11.
Armed robbers often target high-value victims, it is therefore unclear how much cash they suspected the tomato sellers may be holding.
The truck carrying the traders was travelling from Akyem Begoro in the Eastern Region to Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region when they were attacked.
“They robbed the five female traders of their monies and bags at gunpoint. One of them also shot one of the traders called Victoria in the head, killing her as a result,” the Eastern Regional Police told reporters.
Upon sensing the advance of a police patrol, the two armed men reportedly escaped into a nearby bush but were chased out by police officers who arrived at the scene of the robbery.
Several guns and ammunition were retrieved from the robbers.
“Items retrieved from the suspects include two unregistered single barrel shotguns, a machete, bags, voter ID Cards and assorted mobile sim cards some of which belonged to the victims. Suspects and exhibits are in the custody of the Police, pending processing for Court,” the police added.