Four suspected armed robbers allegedly behind the various acts of highway terrorism in the Adansi areas of the Ashanti Region have been killed in a shootout with Police Officers.
The four are said to have mounted roadblocks on the Bekwai and Fomena attacking unsuspecting travelers, causing fear and panic in the area.
The police upon receiving a tip about their activities swiftly jumped into action. Upon arriving at the scene, the robbers engaged in a gun battle with the police.
During the fire fight, the police managed to kill four of the robbers, while two others—despite sustaining gunshot wounds—managed to escape into the bush.
Following the encounter and escape, the Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for the two suspects who managed to bolt.
The Police is also undertaking a full scale investigation to ascertain the identities of the deceased.
In a related development, the Police Service is actively in pursuit of individuals responsible for the shooting of two police officers on 13th April 2025, at Poyamirea, on the outskirts of Binduri in the Upper East Region.
According to a statement signed by ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, preliminary investigations have established that the deceased officers, who were in plain clothes, were travelling on a private motorbike from Bongo to Binduri when they were attacked and their motorbike taken.
The statement read:
“The names of the officers have been withheld pending the proper notification of their families, in accordance with custom and tradition.”
“The Police Administration wishes to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Commander, as well as all officers and personnel in the region. Our hearts and prayers are with you.”
The Police assured the general public that the perpetrators of this heinous crime will be arrested and brought to justice.
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