Sissala: Four remanded in Tumu for allegedly robbing a mobile money vendor

The Tumu Magistrate Court in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region has ordered four individuals into custody on charges of allegedly robbing a mobile money vendor.

The suspects have been under police watch in Tumu due to a series of robberies targeting commuters in the Sissala East Municipality. Their apprehension was the result of an investigation into the attack on the mobile money vendor.

The suspects, Sumaila Tembieru, a mechanic; Hamidu Muniru, a farmer; Sumaila Issahaku, also a mechanic; and Salifu Abu, a farmer, were taken into custody on July 19 following comprehensive police investigations in Tumu related to a robbery in the Kong community. The mobile money vendor was deprived of his cash and two mobile phones during the incident.

At the Tumu Magistrate Court, Sissala East Municipal Police Commander Superintendent Kumpe Dieku Gbele reported that on June 17, around 9:30 PM, three armed individuals stormed the mobile shop, discharged firearms, and stole GHC25,000 from the owner.

During the assault, the victim, Voguworun Gadafi, who also trades in agrochemicals, was able to recognise Hamidu Muniru, who had visited the shop earlier that day. A police report led to Muniru’s arrest, who subsequently identified his three co-conspirators.

Presiding Judge Frederick Kaar Tiem ordered the four suspects to be held in police custody until their next court appearance on July 29.

The Tumu area has been dealing with a surge in robbery attacks, particularly since the start of this year. Some Tumu residents shared their thoughts on the arrest with Channel One News.

In a separate case, the Wa District Court, overseen by Maxbrain Titriku, has ordered Nurideen Abdul Ganiu, also known as Anelka, to be held in prison for his alleged role in a series of murders in Wa. The accused is scheduled to reappear in court on August 18.