The Ghana Police Service is on a manhunt for two gunmen who fatally shot two off-duty police officers sitting in front of their private residence at Block Factory, East Trasacco, in Accra, on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
The Ghana Police Service explained on Thursday evening that the incident occurred around 6:00 pm.
“The Ghana Police Service is on a manhunt for two gunmen who fatally shot two off-duty Police officers sitting in front of their private residence at Block factory, East Trasacco, Accra, today, Thursday 2nd May 2024, at about 6:00 pm”.
The statement added that, “the gunmen did not take anything from the victims and sped off on a motorbike”.
“An intelligence-led operation to get the suspects arrested is currently ongoing,” the statement added.
This comes barely three days after a military officer was killed at Kasoa Millennium City in the Central Region over a land dispute.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has assured that it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service to investigate the tragic death of the soldier, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael.
One individual has been arrested in connection with the killing.
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The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service with its investigations.