The Regional Commander, COP Ampah Bannin, who announced the arrest of the suspects, said they often carried out their nefarious activities within Cape Coast, Winneba, Agona Swedru and Kasoa.

[contextly_sidebar id=”kvd8CJL7CDffrjj6wwf0mkLRoKraWBz1″]The arrest is the outcome of a special anti-crime operation dubbed ‘Operation Hit Hard’, which is aimed at reducing crime in the region.

COP Ampah Bannin explained that, of the eight suspected robbers; 2 were arrested in Cape Coast, whilst another 2, were arrested at Winneba, and 3 others at Kasoa.

Addressing journalists on Tuesday about the arrests, he said, one of the suspects Benjamin Awusi had been engaged in series of robbery attacks in the region.

“Benjamin Awusi, he is a resident of Winneba, and has been involved in numerous robbery cases, but luck eluded him last Saturday where he and his accomplices embarked on a robbery spree on the Agona Swedru road. They first attacked a certain woman and took cash of GH¢2,000 and beat her up. They went ahead to Kofi Taylor junction on the Cape Coast road and robbed a woman of her Infinix mobile phone and GH¢4.”

“They moved a short distance and attacked a 22-year-old lady. She had ¢1,000 on her. Awusi and his accomplices, 3 others, attacked her and collected the money. When the lady was screaming, a taxi driver who decided to offer her help was also attacked by them. They used a knife and cut a part of his ear and stole the car.”

Another person came and wanted to help the taxi driver, but they opened fire on him, and luckily, he escaped unhurt,” he narrated.

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By: Joseph Ackon Mensah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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With the concert less than one month away, the minds behind the year’s most anticipated musical concert, 97.3 Citi FM and Airtel Ghana – The Smartphone Network, have revealed the first batch of performers that will take the stage during the concert at the Accra International Conference Center on Christmas Eve, 24^th December.

The Ghana Music Artiste of the year and Afrodancehall star Stonebwoy Burniton, the #Telemo hitmaker Gasmilla, award winning ace Hiplife artiste Kontihene, Ghana’s most powerful music trio VVIP, talented engineer, rapper and vocalist E.L. and the sensational Fante rapper Pappy Kojo will take the stage during the concert to thrill patrons and usher Ghana into the Christmas festivities.

New entrants Atom and Wisa Greid shall join the hot line-up to thrill fans with their ‘Yɛ wɔ kurom’ and ‘Ekiki Me’ hits respectively.

Ghana’s most sought after music trio VVIP will give patrons a night to rememba with their chart-topping singles and their timeless collection of classic Hiplife songs.

Stonebwoy and Kontihene were adjudged best performers at last year’s event by fans. With the crafty Gasmilla, energetic and timeless VVIP, talented E.L. and new sensations Pappy Kojo, Atom and Wisa Greid on the bill, who would emerge the fans favorite performer 2015?

#D2R2015 has some awesome packages for fans. Fans get the chance to win free tickets, souvenirs and more from headline sponsors Airtel Ghana and get to introduce their favorite performers on the night by participating in the Biggest Fan Competition.

To participate in the #D2R2015 Biggest Fan Competition, record a short video of you singing your favorite song of any of the artistes on the bill. Share on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #D2R2015, and tag @Citi973 and @AirtelGhana.

Decemba 2 Rememba 2015 (#D2R2015) comes off on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the Accra International Conference Center.

Dress code is white tops and blue jeans.

Kontihene rocks #D2R2014

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By: Kojo Akoto Boateng/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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