The Tema Regional Police Command engaged a gang of armed robbers in a fierce shootout at Kpone on July 21, 2025, following a distress call about a robbery at the Tema Industrial Area.
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Unit, about ten armed men attempted to break into a warehouse in the area.
A police patrol team responded promptly and confronted the suspects, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the robbers were shot and killed during the confrontation, while the rest fled the scene, with some believed to have sustained gunshot wounds.
Police recovered a Bruni mod foreign pistol, a double-barrelled locally manufactured pistol with two rounds of ammunition, and 11 live BB rounds from the scene.
The bodies of the deceased suspects have been deposited at the Police Hospital Morgue for identification, preservation, and autopsy. Investigations are underway to track down and arrest the remaining suspects.
The statement also commended officers of the Kpone District Command for their swift and decisive action, which helped to prevent further harm.
Last month in a swoop, the Tema Regional Police Command arrested seven individuals in connection with a robbery incident at Ashaiman Sakasska Park and Dagomba Junction.
Preliminary investigations indicate that a group of young men, armed with a weapon, attacked and robbed several victims. Items stolen during the incident include an iPhone 12 Pro Max, a Samsung A03 Core, a backpack containing a Dell laptop and charger, a power bank, an Infinix Hot 40i smartphone, and an unspecified amount of cash.
