A notorious robber who attempted to flee police custody has died from bullet wounds.
Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police command, Godwin Ahianyo who confirmed the incident said the deceased, Iddrisu Adams, also known as Koomi has been on the police wanted list for his involvement in a series of robbery activities in the Ashanti region.
He was arrested by personnel from the Ashanti Regional police Headquarters at Manso Nkran in the Amansie South district in a specialized operation on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Whilst leading the police team to places he described as his criminal hide-outs, the suspect attempted to escape from lawful arrest.
Police sources say the officers shot him in an attempt to demobilize him. The suspect was sent to the St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum where he was pronounced dead.
