The Tema Regional Police Command on July 21, 2025, swiftly responded to a distress call reporting an armed robbery attempt by about ten men at a warehouse in the Tema Industrial Area.
A police patrol team confronted the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Three suspects were shot during the encounter and have since been pronounced dead. The remaining suspects, some believed to be injured, managed to escape.
Police recovered several exhibits from the scene, including: A Bruni mod foreign pistol, A double-barreled locally manufactured pistol with two rounds of ammunition and Eleven live BB ammunition
The bodies have been deposited at the Police Hospital Morgue for identification, preservation and autopsy.
Investigations are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The Police Command has commended officers of the Kpone District Command for their swift and decisive response, which helped avert a greater threat.
By Peter quao Adattor
