The Western Central Regional Police Command says it has arrested two suspects for preparing to commit robbery near Asankraguah, in the Western Region.

The suspects, identified as Mohammed Abdul-Salam (28) and Karim Yakubu (42), were spotted hiding in a bush along a section of the road.

The two, according to the police, attempted to flee the scene upon noticing a police patrol team.

According to a statement issued by the police, the pursuit led to an abandoned mining site where the suspects jumped into a muddy pit in an attempt to evade capture.