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Two police officers have lost their lives on the Walewale-Bolgatanga road in a car crash on Thursday.
According to a statement from the police, the two officers where pursuing armed robbers on that stretch hence the unfortunate incident.[ads2]
The deceased officers are Chief Inspector James Akakose Aroma and Corporal Nii Osekle Charles.
The officers died on the spot after the crash.[ads3]
Three other officers Constable Akanvariwen Daniel, Ezekiel Quarshie Tawiah and Constable Iddrisu Gafaru who were in the same vehicle sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Walewale Government Hospital for medical attention.
Constables Ezekiel Quarshie Tawiah and Iddrisu Gafaru were later referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital due to the severity of the injuries.
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