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'Police robbers' remanded

The officers, Lance Corporal Kusi Abrokwah and Solomon Mensah along with one other suspect have been charged with murder and robbery.

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The officers, Lance Corporal Kusi Abrokwah and Solomon Mensah along with one other have been charged with murder and robbery.

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According to the prosecution, the two policemen who were on duty at the GN bank and Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) respectively had always harbored the bullion van belonging to the GCB carrying cash.

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The prosecution further told the court that after plotting and discussing with the other two men, Hafisu Mohammed and the other accused person who is on the run, the two policemen each armed waylaid the bullion van at a spot between Tease and Mame Krobo.

READ ALSO: Bullion Van Attack

They then opened fire on the bullion van after a signal by Hafisu Mohomed who was closely monitoring the movement of the van in a taxi, killing the driver and injuring their colleague giving protection to the van.

The prosecution also asked for the remand of the two indicating the police was still investigating the issue.

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