General News of Tuesday, 23 August 2016Source: citifmonline.comGCB Bullion van ‘police robbers’ remandedFile photoAn Accra magistrate court has remanded the two police men alleged to have attempted to rob an Nkawkaw GCB bullion van, leading to the death of the van driver. The two, Corporal Elvis Mesnah and Lance Corporal Daniel Kissi, have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, and murder. Their attempted robbery led to the death of the driver, David Kofi Sarpong, aged 52, after a heated exchange of gunfire between the police officer in the van and the suspects. Afram Plain protestsThe initial escape led to protests in Donkorkrom, Maame Krobo and Tease with the protesters vandalizing the police station and some properties. The IGP has since announced a withdrawal of police personnel from the areas, until the residents help to fix the vandalized stations.

Source: GhanaWeb August 23, 2016 13:18 UTC