Police arrest 10 suspected landguards in East Legon

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Ten suspected landguards at Adjirigano have been apprehended by the East Legon Police in Accra.

The suspects, named Harry Otu Hesse, Khalid Adnam, Tahiru Yakubu, Awudu Salifu, Michael Laryea, Theophilus Mensah, and Mustapha Awudu, were arrested in a Police raid.

Also, suspects, Kwetey Aryettey, Salifu Moses, and Ibrahim Musah, were also detained following a complaint lodged by Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the Gborbu Wulomo, who owns land allegedly targeted by the suspects.

According to the Police report, the suspects have been intimidating clients on property sold for development in Adjirigano.

They allegedly disrupted construction work, seized tools, and hindered workers hired to develop the land.

On August 28, 2024, an intelligence-led operation by the East Legon Police led to the arrest of the suspects at Adjirigano 69.

During the operation, the Police confiscated cutlasses and other materials from the suspects.

Citi News reports that, all 10 suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations.

Source: Adomonline

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