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Two robbers killed in a shootout with police at Kaneshie

Police have gunned down and killed two armed robbers at Kaneshie in Accra.

According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the robbers, numbering about four, engaged the police in a shootout in an attempt to escape arrest.

The police revealed in a press release that they got a tip-off that the armed robbers had planned to attack a cashier of the Renault/Hyundai car company located at Atico Junction along the Kaneshie-Odorkor Highway.

Following a heads-up, the police laid ambush close to the company as they patiently waited for the robbers to make a move to rob the cashier of her daily sales.

“At about 5:30 pm, when the cashier came out with the daily sales of the Renault section of the company to hand over same to the Hyundai department of the company, the robbers rushed and pulled out a pistol on her and robbed her of the handbag containing the company’s sales money.”

The police team moved in on the robbers but they were met with gunshots after the robbers sensed danger and tried to escape. However, some of the robbers managed to bolt but the others were unfortunate.

“In the process, two of the robbers sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to the police hospital for treatment, but the doctor on duty pronounced them dead on arrival. The others managed to escape,” the statement read.

Victims of the robbery have identified one of the deceased as 24-year-old Bright Nyarko, a former worker of the company, but the other is yet to be identified.

An automatic pistol with 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition and cash of GH¢3,650 stolen from the cashier has been retrieved.

The police have deposited the two bodies at the Police Hospital Morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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