Two suspected robbers shot after scaling judge’s wall in Kumasi

A robbery attempt at the residence of a Court of Appeal judge in Kumasi has been foiled following the swift intervention of a police bodyguard assigned to the premises, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed.

According to a press release issued on March 4, the incident occurred late on March 3 at about 11:30 p.m. when two young men allegedly scaled the fence wall of the judge’s residence while armed with cutlasses and a pair of scissors.

Suspects intercepted on premises

The suspects, identified by the police as Patrick Alor, 23, and Akwasi Gyamfi, 21, are said to have entered the compound and attempted to forcibly open the judge’s private vehicle.

However, preliminary investigations indicate that their actions were detected by the police bodyguard stationed at the residence before they could carry out the alleged robbery.

According to the police, the suspects resisted arrest when confronted and allegedly attempted to disarm the officer.

Officer fires in self-defence

The police said that in the course of the confrontation, the officer acted in self-defence and in accordance with operational procedures.

“Acting in self-defence and in line with operational procedures, the officer discharged his firearm, resulting in gunshot wounds to the left and right legs of the suspects.”

The injured men were subsequently subdued and taken into custody.

Suspects receiving treatment

The police further indicated that the two suspects were immediately transported to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi for medical attention.

They are currently receiving treatment at the facility under police guard as investigations into the attempted robbery continue.

Police commend officer’s vigilance

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commended the alertness and professionalism of the officer involved in the operation.

According to the command, the officer’s swift intervention prevented what could have escalated into a serious security breach at the residence of a senior judicial officer.

The police have also assured the public of their continued commitment to safeguarding members of the judiciary and the wider public, while urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.