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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested one person following the murder of a 42-year old identified as Joshua Lartey, the Oshipi (Youth Chief) of Ashalaja.
The incident is reported to have happened on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Akyiaman, near Amasaman in the Gas West Municipality.
The police in a statement said they are also pursuing five other suspects for their alleged involvement in the murder incident.
They are; Rashid Mohammed alias ‘Gizzo’, Brown Amoah Akwanor, Nii Obene, Ayitey Animle alias ‘Asa Brother’ and Mushe Akwanor.
It further revealed that the suspects are believed to have attacked and shot the deceased in his car while he was on his way home.
“The Police, acting on intelligence gathered proceeded to the house of one of the suspects, Rashid Mohammed at Sowutoum but met his absence. His wife, suspects Maradia Salihu who was in the house at the time has been arrested to assist in the investigations,” part of the statement added.
However, a search conducted in the house led to the retrieval of two pump-action guns, one G3 weapon, one revolver and one cap gun from a locked room.
Police is, therefore, urging the general public to volunteer any credible information that will lead to the suspects who currently on the run.
