Suspected armed robbers have attacked the Sehwi Asafo Police Station in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality and made away with an AK47 rifle, ammunition, and other crucial police equipment.
According to reports, the break-in occurred late last night, with the robbers reportedly scaling the iron-gated window where they targeted the armoury, and they managed to steal the high-powered rifle and several rounds of ammunition.
The assailants also looted various other police property before making a swift escape in the Western North Region.
Initial investigations suggest the robbers were highly organised, with some speculating that they may have been aware of the police station’s security layout.
At the time of the attack, officers stationed at the facility were reportedly caught off guard, and no casualties were reported.
After the attack on the police station, the suspected armed robbers also went to attack the Catholic priest at their residence. Images from their residence suspect that the suspected armed robbers opened firearms during their presence. Meanwhile, there were no casualties.
The police have launched an intensive investigation to track down the perpetrators, with additional security measures being put in place at other police stations in the region.
Further reports indicate that the inspector in charge at Sehwi Police Station has been interdicted pending investigations.
