In Nalerigu, North East Region, a district court has ordered the remand of Waliu Fazazi, a suspect in a mobile money robbery case. Fazazi will be held in police custody to aid in the ongoing investigations. The court arraigned him on Friday, April 25, 2025, for his involvement in a robbery at Bunkpurugu on April 23, 2025.
Per police reports, Waliu Fazazi, along with accomplices who remain at large, assaulted a mobile money vendor and absconded with GH₵1,300,000.00.
Based on initial investigations, it was discovered that the accused approached the vendor pretending to withdraw GH₵15,000.00. He claimed that his brother had sent the money. However, there was a delay due to network problems.
During the transaction, two masked individuals, one carrying a weapon, suddenly emerged and demanded the vendor’s money-filled bag. According to witnesses, the perpetrators fired shots as a warning before making their escape on a motorcycle.
After appearing in court, Waliu Fazazi was detained and is scheduled to return on May 9, 2025, while investigations are ongoing. The police have also asked the public for any helpful information that may aid in the capture of the other suspects who are still at large.
