Two suspected robbers have died following a shoot-out between them and the Police at Ntoaso in the Eastern Region, yesterday, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
This was disclosed at a press briefing by the Director-General of CID COP Ken Yeboah, today, Wednesday, June 30, 2022.
According to him, the Police received intelligence that some suspected robbers had concealed arms and ammunition in the area.
The Police acting on the intelligence deployed men from the Operations Directorate to the place.
But upon reaching the scene, the suspected robbers engaged the Police in a shoot-out following which one was gunned down.
The rest escaped, he added.
However, on their way back to Accra, one of the suspected robbers attempted snatching the riffle of a Police officer following which he was also gunned down.
One officer sustained gunshot wounds in the hand and currently on admission at the Police Hospital receiving treatment.
COP Ken Yeboah in disclosing the items retrieved from the suspected robbers said they managed to get one AK 47 rifle, one pumps action gun, one M16 rifle, a pistol, one locally manufactured gun, 2882 rounds of ammunition, 540 cutlasses, batakari with items suspected to be used for black magic.
The rest are 840 rounds of M16 ammunition, 23 BB cartridges, seven matches, clubs, knives, military camouflage, among others.
He commended the residents for informing the Police about the activities of the suspected robbers.
He encouraged the public to always give the Police information to ensure they deal with criminals.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com