Ghana Police Foil Planned Robbery in Accra, Two Suspects Killed
- Ghana Police have foiled a planned armed robbery targeting a foreign national in Accra through an intelligence-led operation
- The suspects opened fire on officers during a chase, injuring one policeman and prompting an exchange of gunfire
- Two suspects were killed in the shootout while a manhunt is underway for three others who escaped
- Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), spoke on how the police can address the rising cases of crime in the country in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
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The Ghana Police Service has successfully crushed a planned robbery in Accra following an intelligence-led operation by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) Headquarters.
According to a statement released by the police on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, credible intelligence showed that five armed men were lodging at a hotel in Labadi and planning to rob a foreign national at Cantonments.
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The statement said that during the operation on Monday, July 15, 2025, the suspects detected police surveillance while en route to their target location in a Toyota Yaris vehicle.
They opened fire on the police team, shooting one officer and prompting the team to return fire.
As a result of the gun exchanges, two suspects were injured and later pronounced dead at the Police Hospital.
The police said they retrieved two pump-action guns loaded with ammunition, live cartridges, three mobile phones, talismans, and other items from the scene.
The injured officer, who sustained gunshot wounds to his legs and underarm, is receiving medical attention and responding to treatment.
A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the remaining three suspects who are on the run.
"The intelligence-led operation, carried out on Monday, July 15, 2025, followed credible intelligence that five armed men were lodging at a hotel in Labadi and planning to rob a foreign national at Cantonments. While en route to their target location in a Toyota Yaris vehicle, the suspects, detecting police surveillance, opened fire on the police team, shooting one of our officers in the process," the police statement read.
"The officers returned fire, injuring two of the suspects who were later pronounced dead at the Police Hospital. The injured officer, who sustained gunshot wounds to his legs and underarm, is on admission, receiving medical attention and responding to treatment," the statement added.
The Ghana Police Service is working to ensure that all individuals involved in the planned robbery are brought to justice.
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Security expert urged police to curb crime
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), commended the swift action of the Ghana Police Service in foiling the armed robbery.
He stated that to address the rising crime trend, there is a need for enhanced intelligence gathering, community policing, and inter-agency collaboration.
Yakub added that addressing socio-economic factors driving crime and providing support for security agencies will help curb criminal activities.
He further mphasised that the police needed to stay proactive and vigilant to ensure public safety.
"The Ghana Police Service's swift action in foiling the armed robbery is commendable. To address the rising crime trend, we need enhanced intelligence gathering, community policing, and inter-agency collaboration. Additionally, addressing socio-economic factors driving crime and providing support for security agencies will help curb criminal activities. The police must stay proactive and vigilant to ensure public safety," he said.
Ghanaians react to the foiled Cantonments robbery
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the statement released by the Ghana Police Service.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@Kelvin Kaizer said:
"The possession of firearms by civilians needs to be banned entirely. No license should be given for the possession and usage of firearms to any person. Firearms must strictly be owned by the government. Security personnel will only hold guns when on duty. Once off duty, the gun must be handed over. That's the way to ensure safety and security in the country."
@Ofa Alhassan also said:
"Good work officers. May God protect you in your line of action and speedy recovery to to the injured."
@Xoese Lalas Papis commented:
"You got intelligence, meaning you were in a better strategic position to round them up, but how did they determine your presence?"
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Police chase suspects in Gomoa
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that four armed robbers attacked a Star Oil filling station at Gomoa Dominase Junction in the Gomoa East District.
The robbers made away with GH¢3,392 during the incident, which was captured on surveillance cameras.
Police officers were dispatched to the location immediately after the robbery was reported.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
