Police in Ashanti Region has shot and killed two suspected robbers at Atasomano in the Ashanti Region.
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They were gunned down during an exchange of fire with police on Tuesday, June 9.
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Four other suspected robbers managed to the escape, and the bodies have been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for identification and autopsy.
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Deputy Ashanti Regional Commander, DCOP Mr David Agyeman Adjem, explained that they received intelligence on a group of young men noted for snatching vehicles, robbing gold dealers and raiding mining sites.
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He said police embarked on a mission to foil one of their planned robbery operations.
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On their way, the police encountered a black BMW Salon car with registration number GR 7615 12 with about six people on board.
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“Upon seeing the police team, they opened fire, the police returned fire†and “it resulted in the death of two persons,†DCOP Adjem explained.
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According to him, a police officer was also injured and rushed to the hospital. The rest of the suspects abandoned the car and bolted.
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“The deceased and the others who managed to escape are suspected to be Fulani armed robbers who masterminded the Manso Dadieso robbery, where the Amansie DCE driver was killed,†he added.
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Items retrieved from the car include one SME rifle loaded with seven rounds of ammunition and a pistol loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition.
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Police have entreated all health facilities and herbal centres to be alert and report any person who visits their facilities with wounds suspected to be from gunshots.
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Source: theghanareport.com
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