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Man arrested for robbing journalist

Zakari Jebril, alias “Atambaya” together with one Kwabena Sarfo, who is on the run, allegedly robbed a journalist of his laptop and mobile phones

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A man suspected to have attacked and robbed a journalist of his laptop and mobile phones at Ejisu has been nabbed by the police.

Zakari Jebril, alias “Atambaya” together with one Kwabena Sarfo, who is on the run, allegedly committed the crime on April 13 this year.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kwaku Ampofo-Duku, Deputy Ashanti Regional Commander, at a media briefing said his arrest was based upon police intelligence.

He said the suspect has already confessed to the offence and would be arraigned before court to answer to the charges.

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The victim, Kofi Akorsah, was attacked in broad daylight by the two suspects.

He attempted to resist but they hurt him with a machete before they escaped.

ACP Ampofo-Duku gave the assurance that they would do everything to track down and arrest Jebril’s accomplice.

Source: GNA

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