In a shocking turn of events, the Nkwanta South police in the Oti Region have apprehended eight teenage girls involved in a substantial robbery. The group was arrested for allegedly breaking into a private residence and making away with over GH¢ 20,000 in cash and valuable items. The incident highlights a troubling trend of theft in the area.
According to police reports, the teenagers, whose ages range from 13 to 17, are students from local schools in the Nkwanta South municipal area. Their modus operandi involved monitoring the home’s owner, who has already been the victim of multiple robberies. The girls coordinated their efforts to strike when the owner was away, strategically timing their escapades for when he was at school.
The recent arrest of these eight young girls has sent shockwaves through the Nkwanta South community. Neighbors are now living in heightened anxiety, aware of the potential dangers posed by burglary. One of the suspects, who remains at large, allegedly received a portion of the stolen funds, amounting to about GH¢ 2,000. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to aid the investigation, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance during such trying times.