One of the United Kingdom’s most wanted men was detained in Morocco, after years of evading justice.
Nana Oppong was detained on suspicion of involvelvement in a fatal drive-by that killed a 50-year-old grandfather outside a party in the UK.
According to information provided by Essex Police relayed on BBC News, the victim, Robert Powell, was shot eight times with a 9mm pistol in Water Lane, Roydon, on June 13, 2020.
Two women were also shot once each during the June 13 incident, but their wounds were not thought to be significant. The victim was a father of 3 and had two grandchildren.
Oppong, aged 42, had previously resided in West Road, Newham, east London, and was arrested while attempting to enter North Africa with forged documents.
“Numerous officers and staff across all agencies involved in this case have been working day and night to get justice for Robert’s family,” an Essex police official said to British media.
Oppong was detained in September while attempting to cross into North Africa from Spain, according to the National Crime Agency, which listed him as one of the top 13 wanted fugitives in the UK last year.
Moroccan police captured Oppong and placed him in custody on suspicion of murder, reckless endangerment of life while in possession of a handgun, and intentional injury.
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