Police gun down armed robber in shootout at Wenchi

Police have shot and killed a suspected armed robber during a gunfire exchange on the Wenchi-Wa Highway.

The incident occurred on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at around 3:40 a.m., when four armed suspects engaged the Police patrol team in a firefight.

According to eyewitnesses, the suspected robbers opened fire on the officers upon arrival, prompting the Police to return fire.

One robber was neutralized, while the remaining three escaped into the bush.

The Police recovered several items, including a locally manufactured single-barrel gun, six BB cartridges, an undisclosed amount of money, and a student bag containing two Itel mobile phones and a power bank.

These items are suspected to be stolen.

Prior to the incident, the Police had received reports of armed robbers attacking passengers near Awisa, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality.

By the time the Police arrived, the suspects had already robbed passengers traveling in a Sprinter minibus and a Yutong bus.

Meanwhile, the Police are continuing their investigations and have launched a manhunt to apprehend the other suspects.

This incident is the latest in a series of armed robbery attacks in the region, including a recent attack on NCCE personnel and a reporter on the Wenchi-Sunyani Highway.