The Ghana Police Service issued an official statement confirming the death of three suspected armed robbers during an operation in the Weija area. According to the police report, the incident occurred when a tactical team intercepted a gang that was allegedly targeting a residential neighborhood for a robbery.
Police investigators stated that the suspects opened fire upon seeing the arrival of the security personnel. This sparked a shootout that resulted in the fatal injuries of three individuals. Citi Newsroom reported that the police recovered one locally manufactured pistol and one central lock key during the subsequent search of the scene.
A fourth suspect was apprehended by the police during the confrontation and is currently in custody. Graphic Online reported that the arrested suspect is assisting the police with investigations to help track down other members of the syndicate who managed to escape into the nearby bushes during the chaos.
The bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy as of the latest update from the Ghana Police Service. Authorities have urged residents in the Weija and Gbawe areas to remain vigilant and report any individuals with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station.