Audio By Carbonatix
Police in the Upper East Region have gunned down a suspected robber during a shootout at the Nyariga Forest along the Bolgatanga-Nyariga stretch.
The Police team, while on patrols, responded to intelligence gathered that armed robbers were attacking traders from the Nyariga market.
A police report indicates this was on the afternoon of Sunday, February 27, 2022.
The team encountered three young men wielding pump-action guns upon getting to the said location.
The robbers engaged the Police in a shootout and one was gunned down in the process but the two others managed to escape.
The injured suspect was rushed to the Regional Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival by the medical officer.
Meanwhile, his body has been deposited at the Regional Hospital Morgue for preservation.
Items retrieved from him included the pump-action gun with serial No. MVS4951A loaded with five rounds of BB cartridge ammunition he was using.
Also, a backpack containing 11 rounds of the same BB was retrieved.
Latest Stories
-
Government is reviewing Saglemi Housing deal and private takeover – Kwakye Ofosu
7 minutes -
Nana Ama McBrown, Kate Henshaw headline Women of Valour London 2026
9 minutes -
David Asante’s contributions at GPCL must be recognised – Vicky Bright
17 minutes -
I don’t want my people to be mistreated by ICE — Ambassador Victor Smith tells US Senator
21 minutes -
Detained fugitives: If you’re not prepared to be accountable, don’t hold public office – Vicky Bright
28 minutes -
Adutwum outlines vision for a growth-minded Ghana, draws lessons from global experiences
29 minutes -
I wish former CSA boss Dr Antwi-Boasiako continues in office – Sampson Lardy
31 minutes -
Kotoko maintain title ambition despite mixed results – Sarfo Duku
39 minutes -
NPP Flagbearer Race: Dr Adutwum speaks on economy, Ghana’s current gains, and more
40 minutes -
We must show zero tolerance for corruption and punish political elites – Susan Adu-Amankwah
45 minutes -
I’ll raise the needed funds to win on January 31 – Adutwum
47 minutes -
Adutwum urges calm in NPP, tells Frimpong-Boateng to look ahead to better days
49 minutes -
Your choice will shape NPP’s future – Adutwum to delegates
52 minutes -
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must be arrested immediately on arrival; sent to prison – Ex-Deputy AG
1 hour -
I’ll be surprised if Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is granted bail on arrival – Bobby Banson
1 hour