Five people suspected to be landguards have been killed following an anti-robbery and landguard operation in Bortianor, a suburb of Accra, an official statement has said.
According to the police, the suspects have been terrorising residents and homeowners in Bortianor and nearby communities.
A statement issued by the police on Saturday (10 June), said they are pursuing the remaining suspects some of whom have sustained gunshot injuries.
“On 8 June 2023, the police conducted an operation targeting criminal elements involved in robbery and languard activities. These individuals had been terrorising residents and landowners in Bortianor and nearby communities.”
“Upon spotting the approaching police team, the suspects opened fire from their hideout, prompting the police to return fire. As a result, five of the suspects were injured and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The remaining suspects fled the scene and are still on the run,” the statement said.
The police have, however, appealed to residents in the area to report any individual with gunshot wounds who may be seeking medical treatments.
Below is the full statement:
Reporting by Fred Dzakpata in Accra
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