Police have arrested two suspected robbers over a shooting incident in Fajara. 

The suspects stormed a compound in Fajara on Thursday targeting to rob a man residing in the compound. 

But after their operation failed, they fired shots in the air to panic the residents and fled the scene, police said.

The suspects were arrested with pistols and ammunition after police launched a manhunt 48 hours after the incident. 

Police said their preliminary investigations suggest that “the suspects intended to forcibly break into the complainant’s residence to rob him, believing he had money.

“During their escape, they fired shots and fled in a BMW. The vehicle, pistol, and ammunition are all recovered. Both suspects are under police custody as investigations continue.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba