The Ghana Police Service confirmed the killing of two suspected armed robbers in Kasoa after a violent exchange of gunfire at a local fuel station. According to a statement from the police headquarters the suspects were intercepted while allegedly attempting to carry out a robbery at the facility. Starr FM reported that the suspects initiated the gunfight when they realized security personnel were closing in on their location.
Officers from the Kasoa Divisional Police Command responded to a distress call regarding the ongoing criminal activity. Citi Newsroom reported that the intelligence led operation resulted in the recovery of one locally manufactured pistol and several rounds of ammunition at the scene. The police stated that the suspects were pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby medical facility where they were taken for emergency treatment.
A Daily Guide report indicated that the identities of the deceased suspects remain unknown as investigators work to verify their backgrounds through fingerprint analysis and criminal databases. The Ghana Police Service noted that no officers sustained life threatening injuries during the engagement although a patrol vehicle suffered minor damage from the gunfire. Residents of the area told Adom News that the sound of heavy shooting caused panic among commuters and workers at the fuel station.
The bodies of the suspects have been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. Official police communications stated that operations have been intensified within the Kasoa municipality to track down any potential accomplices who may have fled the scene. The public is urged by the police administration to provide information on individuals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds at local herbal centers or private clinics.