The Ghana Police Service issued an official statement confirming that three suspected armed robbers were neutralized during a shootout with security forces. According to the police report, the confrontation occurred on the outskirts of Kumasi after intelligence led officers to a gang allegedly preparing for a highway robbery. The security team intercepted the group before they could execute their planned heist on the Accra-Kumasi road.
A report from Citi Newsroom stated that the suspects opened fire upon seeing the police approaching their location. This led to a fierce exchange of gunfire between the tactical unit and the alleged criminals. The Ghana Police Service indicated that three of the suspects sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the engagement while others managed to escape into a nearby forested area under the cover of darkness.
Grapevine reports from Joy Online noted that police recovered one AK-47 assault rifle and two locally manufactured pistols at the scene of the incident. Officers also seized several rounds of ammunition and a vehicle allegedly intended for use in the robbery. The identities of the deceased suspects remain unconfirmed as the police continue their forensic investigation and efforts to notify the next of kin.
The Ghana Police Service has urged residents in the surrounding communities to report any individuals seeking medical treatment for gunshot wounds. A Daily Graphic report highlighted that a manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang who fled the scene. Security presence has been increased along the Accra-Kumasi highway to ensure the safety of commuters and prevent further criminal activity in the region.