The Tema Regional Police Command has thwarted an attempted armed robbery at Community 24 in the Adjei-Kojo District of Ashaiman, resulting in the death of three suspected robbers.
The incident followed intelligence received by the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team about an active robbery at a private residence in the area. Acting swiftly, a police team was deployed to the scene to prevent the attack.
Upon arrival, officers encountered six young men wearing face masks and hoodies, and armed with machetes, firearms, and other offensive weapons.
Police said the suspects opened fire on the officers, prompting a defensive response. During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, three of the suspects sustained fatal injuries and died, while the remaining three—believed to have been hit by gunfire—managed to escape.
A subsequent search of the scene led to the recovery of several items, including three face masks, three machetes, and an unregistered Royal 125 motorbike, which police believe was used by the suspects.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the Police Hospital for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
Meanwhile, police have issued an alert to hospitals and health facilities in nearby communities to report any male patients presenting with gunshot wounds, as investigations continue to track down the fleeing suspects.
