The Ghana Police Service has revealed that a police bodyguard posted to the premises quickly intervened to prevent a robbery attempt at the home of a Court of Appeal judge in Kumasi.
Armed with cutlasses and a pair of scissors, two young males allegedly mounted the fence wall of the judge’s apartment late on March 3 at approximately 11:30 p.m., according to a news statement released on March 4.
According to the police, the suspects—Patrick Alor, 23, and Akwasi Gyamfi, 21—entered the compound and made an effort to forcefully open the judge’s personal car.
However, preliminary investigations show that before they could complete the claimed crime, the police bodyguard stationed at the apartment noticed what they were doing.
The accused allegedly tried to disarm the officer and resisted arrest when confronted, according to the police.
According to the police, the officer acted in self-defence and in compliance with operating protocols during the altercation.
“Acting in self-defence and in line with operational procedures, the officer discharged his firearm, resulting in gunshot wounds to the left and right legs of the suspects.”
After that, the wounded men were subdued and placed under arrest.
The two suspects were taken right away to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi for medical care, according to the police.
While investigations into the attempted robbery continue, they are undergoing treated at the clinic under police guard.
The officer’s professionalism and attentiveness during the operation have been praised by the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
The command states that the officer’s prompt action stopped what may have developed into a major security breach at a senior judicial officer’s home.
Along with encouraging locals to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the closest police station, the police have also reassured the public of their ongoing commitment to protecting members of the judiciary and the general public.
Source: newsthemegh.com