Two people believed to be armed robbers have been shot dead by police in Koforidua. The Eastern Regional Police Command confirmed the deaths.
The incident happened as the suspects were reportedly attempting to commit a robbery. Police officers responded to the scene.
Authorities stated the suspects fired at the police officers. The police returned fire.
The exchange of gunfire resulted in the deaths of the two individuals. Their identities have not yet been released.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery and the police response is underway. The Ghana Police Service is handling the ongoing inquiry.