Crime in Kumasi has gone down these days and Kumasi is almost a peaceful city.Nonetheless,Police gunned down a notorious armed robber and car snatcher on Saturday, after he attempted to rob a hotel.
Kwabena Takyi, alias Master Pee’s body was on display at the Police headquarters, early this morning.
The Director-General of Police Operations, COP John Kudalor at a briefing to the Accra media said, Kwabena Takyi aged 30, has been involved in several armed robbery and car snatching cases and was arrested by the Kumasi police in 2008.
He led the police to retrieve 13 cars he snatched at gun point at various places in Kumasi.
He was however granted bail but in his brief moment of freedom, Kwabena Takyi killed the police inspector who arrested him, COP John Kudalor narrated.
He then ran from Kumasi to hide in Accra and has since been on the police wanted list.
Police had a tip-off that Takyi was about to rob a hotel close to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology which led to the deployment of the HQ police in Accra,according to COP Kudalor.
Takyi and his gang of robbers opened fire when they sighted the p[olice and the police fired back and Takyi was hit by a bullet. He was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital. Meanwhile, his accomplices are at large.
COP John Kudalor also urged hotels and guest house to ensure that they take the ID cards of guests who lodge in their hotels.
He said the police will begin to enforce this rule in the hospitality industry.
We hope this news will console the family and friends who have lost their beloved ones by the acts of Takyi and his gang.
