The Ghana Police Service in the Bono Region has recovered five firearms following a confrontation with a suspected robbery gang, resulting in the death of one suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police intelligence indicated that the gang had planned an attack on traders along the Dormaa-Gonokrom highway on February 11, 2026. Surveillance teams were deployed to prevent the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the early hours of February 12, officers came under gunfire near a parked motorbike. Returning fire, they discovered a male suspect dead with an AK47 rifle beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A subsequent search recovered a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition, including two Baikal single-barrel guns, a pump action gun, a Beretta pistol with rounds of 9mm ammunition, an AK47 rifle, 39 BB cartridges, a dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask, and a set of talisman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for autopsy and identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the remaining gang members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are urging citizens to provide credible information to aid in the arrest of those involved in criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer for the Bono Regional Police, emphasized the command\u2019s commitment to enhancing security and safeguarding communities in the Region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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