Gang leader arrested at Breman Asikuma

Breman Asikuma (C/R), June 10, GNA- Kwame Ayeetey, 37, believed to be leader of a gang, who exchanged gun fire with members of the Breman Asikuma Volunteer group, has been arrested and handed over to the police. In the process, Testy Lamptey, student of the Carrier Training Centre, Breman Asikuma, sustained wounds and was admitted at Our Lady of Grace hospital at Breman Asikuma. Chief Inspector Awuyeeh, confirmed the incident and told journalists at Breman Asikuma that the group, led by Albert Appiah, brought Ayeetey to police station on Monday, June 9 this year. The police officer said the volunteers, who said they suspected Ayeetey to be leader of a bunch of criminals involved in the stealing of cocoa beans, motorbikes and other items in the area was being sought for some time now.

Chief Inspector Awuyeeh said on the evening of June 8 this year, the group had a tip-off that the suspect was in town so members went to arrest him at his hideout at Anienwo, a suburb of Breman Asikuma the following day at about 0400 hours. The police officer said during the arrest by the group, the suspect fired a gun and wounded the student. Chief Inspector Awuyeeh said an ex-service man, a member of the group, returned fire hitting Ayeetey on the left leg before he was overpowered and handed over to the police.