14 suspects arrested over murder and unlawful possession of firearms at Dormaa

Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with a violent clash that led to the death of two persons at Mpameso Forest near Dormaa Ahenkro in the Bono Region.

According to a police statement, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

The suspects are Hafiz Mohammed, Fuseini Mohammed, Abass Abukari, Alhassan Razak, Fuseini Shaibu, Addai Gyebi, Abubakari Issahaku.

The rest are Seidu Sulemana, Kwabena Yeboah, Alhassan Awal, Enoch Opoku, Ibrahim Issah, Obeng Richard and Ibrahim Adams.

“According to the Police investigation, they shot the two deceased persons during the clash while they were guarding a timber concession at Mpameso Forest.

“A search conducted on them following their arrest led to the retrieval of eight pump action guns, a cutlass, and a knife,” the statement said.

It added that all suspects are currently in Police custody assisting the investigation and will be put before court today to face justice.