The Greater Accra Regional Police has advised the general public to seek the assistance of the Police when carting large sums of money from banks to avoid attacks.
Acting Public Relations Officer for the Accra Regional Command, Chief Inspector Bright K. Danso advised the public to use over the counter services of seeking the help of Police to escort them.
He explained that it was not prudent to withdraw large sums of money from the banks since that could make the persons involved targets for suspected robbers.
”it is not advisable to withdraw large sums of money from banks. This could make you a target for armed robbers. It is best you use over the counter services or appeal to the Police Service for escort,” he added.
He was speaking on the shooting incident between the Police and suspected armed robbers at Shiashie on Monday, which led to the death of three of the suspected robbers and the arrest of two.
According to the police, two other suspects were also arrested during the intelligence-based operation on Monday, August 9, 2021.
The suspects had planned to rob a businessman who had gone to withdraw money from the bank.
The police acting on intelligence stormed the Shiashie bus stop where the suspected robbers had robbed the businessman.
The police quickly moved in and took control of the situation, but the robbers decided to shoot at the police, and the police equally returned fire.
The situation led to the death of the three suspects and injured a Police Officer.
Meanwhile, the officer is responding to treatment.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com