Police arrest murder suspect in Eastern Region

The Police have arrested a man, suspected of armed robbery and murder at Adeiso in the Eastern Region.

The suspect, Godstrong Tettey, is said to have been on the Police wanted list for alleged murder, car-snatching cases and violent land guard activities.

“Police intelligence led to his capture at Adeiso and items retrieved include two pump action guns, one locally manufactured pistol and one new foreign-manufactured pistol,” a statement from the police said.

Before the arrest, the suspect was seen in a widely circulated video on social media, brandishing a pistol.

“We commend the public for the enhanced partnership in fighting crime and we urge anyone with any information on crime to call the Police emergency numbers 191 and 18555,” the statement added.