Police have denied media reports claiming that suspects in the murder of Andrew Amankwa, father-in-law of Goldbod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, have escaped from custody.
Andrew Amankwa was shot during a robbery attack at the Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi on Friday, February 13. Despite intensive medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Following the incident, four suspects were arrested through a coordinated operation involving the Police Intelligence Directorate, the Anti-Robbery Unit, and the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement teams.
Media reports circulating on April 27, 2026, alleged that the suspects had broken out of custody.
However, police sources have dismissed these claims, stating that all suspects remain in custody while judicial proceedings continue.
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