Almost a week after their escape from police cells in Tumu, two suspected armed robbers have been re-arrested.The arrest follows a collaborative effort between the Upper West police and their colleagues in Burkina Faso.
The two, Abdulai Alhassan and Faisal Mohammed were facing charges of murder and robbery respectively but managed to escape from police custody while on remand.
According to the Deputy Upper West Regional Police Commander, Dr Sayibu Gariba, the two suspects broke the ceiling of the cell and bolted around 5 a.m. last Wednesday.
Their escape was detected during routine checks by the two policemen on duty. The Upper West police declared a hunt for the suspects.
Dr. Seidu Garibah, explained to Joy News the circumstances under which the suspects were rearrested.
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