The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned armed robbery in Accra following an intelligence-led operation by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) Headquarters.
The operation, carried out on Monday, 15th July 2025, was based on credible intelligence that five armed men were lodging at a hotel in Labadi and plotting to rob a foreign national at Cantonments.
Acting swiftly, police operatives tracked the suspects as they moved towards their target in a Toyota Yaris vehicle.
Upon detecting police surveillance, the suspects opened fire on the officers, injuring one in the process. The police team returned fire, resulting in gunshot injuries to two of the suspects. They were later pronounced dead at the Police Hospital.
The injured officer, who sustained gunshot wounds to the legs and underarm, is currently on admission and responding to treatment.
Police retrieved two pump-action guns loaded with ammunition, live cartridges, three mobile phones, talismans, and other items during the operation.
A manhunt has since been launched for the remaining three suspects who are currently on the run.
