Murder of Oshipi of Ashalaja: One arrested, five being pursued

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Murder of Oshipi of Ashalaja: One arrested, five being pursued

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In a statement, police say, the five suspects; Rashid Mohammed, Brown Amoah Akwanor, Nii Obene, Ayitey Animle, and Mushe Akwanor are suspected to have attacked and shot the deceased in his car.

The Police has arrested one person while pursuing five others for their involvement in the murder of the Oshipi of Ashalaja near Amasaman, yesterday March 6, 2022.

In a statement, police say, the five suspects; Rashid Mohammed, Brown Amoah Akwanor, Nii Obene, Ayitey Animle, and Mushe Akwanor are suspected to have attacked and shot the deceased in his car.

Police also say, a search in the house of one of the suspects, Rashid Mohammed, led to the retrieval of two pump-action guns, one G3 weapon, one revolver, and one cap gun from a locked room.

“His wife, suspect Maradia Salihu who was in the house at the time has been arrested to assist in the investigations,” the statement said.

Members of the public have been asked to volunteer information to arrest the other suspects.

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