{"id":17882,"date":"2024-04-03T15:18:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=17882"},"modified":"2024-04-03T15:18:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:18:34","slug":"minister-benn-commends-law-enforcement-for-apprehending-escaped-convict-akeem-wong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/minister-benn-commends-law-enforcement-for-apprehending-escaped-convict-akeem-wong\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Benn Commends Law Enforcement for Apprehending Escaped Convict Akeem Wong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Nakasia Logan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has lauded the efforts of law enforcement officers in successfully apprehending escaped convict and alleged murderer Akeem Wong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Benn’s remarks came in response to inquiries from journalists regarding the operation conducted in the Essequibo region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a recent briefing, Minister Benn expressed his satisfaction with the actions of the officers involved in the operation to apprehend the criminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized the gravity of Wong’s criminal history, describing him as a “desperado, a rapist, and a murderer.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wong’s actions resulted in the tragic deaths of two elderly individuals and were linked to the death of a sergeant of the Guyana Police Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wong, who had been on the run since his escape from the Mazaruni Prison on February 15, 2024, met his demise on Sunday near ‘Groete Creek’ Backdam, Essequibo River, Region #3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint Services members spotted him in the area, and he was fatally shot as he charged towards them with a cutlass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the confrontation, a search of Wong’s person and hideout yielded several items, including money, cellphones, SIM cards, a flash drive, a pair of scissors, and a lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intensified search for Wong was prompted by the murder of David Gomes and his mother Elizabeth Gomes in Saxacalli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident also led to the accidental shooting of Police Sergeant Alex Vaughn, who was part of the search team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Benn, who provided guidance and support to the operation team, underscored the importance of swift and decisive actions in dealing with individuals like Wong, whose escape posed a serious threat to public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body of the escaped convict was transported to Bartica Hospital for further examination and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful operation to apprehend Akeem Wong highlights the dedication and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in safeguarding communities and upholding the rule of law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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