Police apprehend 3 suspects in University of Energy and Natural Resources robbery.

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended and detained three suspects in relation to a robbery involving students and lecturers of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR).

The robbery took place on the Odomase-Badu road in the Sunyani West Municipality around 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

According to a credible police source at the Bono Regional Police Command, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the arrests were made based on Police intelligence, and investigations are ongoing.

The Police recovered several mobile phones and other valuables from the suspects who were apprehended at their hideouts.

During the incident, the suspects attacked and robbed the victims who were returning from a field trip. Police highway patrol teams intervened and initially arrested one person.

Tragically, a student identified as Abdul Aziz Issah lost his life during the attack. Additionally, six other students sustained minor injuries and have since received treatment and been discharged.