The Ghana Police Service has shot dead two armed robbery suspects following an attack on a mobile money vendor at Tema Community 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Tema Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on April 13, 2026, at about 8:30 a.m., when the suspects attacked a MoMo operator at Aba Fosuah Plaza under the pretext of a cash-out transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police said one suspect, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, pulled a pistol and demanded the victim\u2019s bag containing cash. The victim resisted, leading to a struggle during which she was shot in the leg before the suspects fled with the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A nearby police patrol team responded to a distress call and pursued the suspects, who were riding a black Royal motorbike with registration number M-24-GE 778.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a junction near Smart Hotel in Community 6, the suspects opened fire on the police team, which returned fire. Both suspects sustained gunshot wounds and fell off the motorbike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were transported to the Police Hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival. Their bodies have been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Items retrieved from the suspects include a 9mm Luger pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition, three Android phones, a Ghana Card, assorted SIM cards, a talisman, a motorbike key, and GH\u00a211,390.00 in cash. One spent cartridge was also recovered at the robbery scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police said the Ghana Card found on the suspect belongs to the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victim is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police have assured the public of continued efforts to maintain safety and urged vigilance and cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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