Skip to main content

BONO REGIONAL POLICE RECOVER FIVE ASSAULT RIFLES AFTER SHOOTOUT; ONE SUSPECT KILLED.



The Bono Regional Police Command has today 17th February  2026 has achieved a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against armed robbery and organized criminal activities in the Region.

The Regional Police Command has recovered five assorted firearms following an intelligence-led operation against notorious robbery gangs operating within the Region.


On 11th February 2026, Police intelligence indicated that a gang had planned an attack on traders travelling along Dormaa-Gonokrom highway. 


Surveillance teams were immediately deployed to foil the intended robbery. 

In the early hours of 12th February 2026, officers advancing near a parked motorbike came under gunfire from nearby bushes. 


Police returned fire, and a search at daybreak found one male suspect dead, with an AK47 rifle beside him. 

A further search led to the recovery of a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition, including two Baikal single barrel guns, a pump action gun, one Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition plus 34 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition plus 10 rounds of ammunition, 39 rounds of BB cartridge, one dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask, and a set of talisman. 


The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.


The Bono Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that efforts are ongoing to identify the remaining gang members and bring them to face justice.


The command also calls on the general public to assist the Police with credible information that will lead to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activities, as we continue to work tirelessly to enhance safety and security across the Region.


Signed

MR. Joshua Coppson Esq. 

Deputy Commissioner of Police 

Bono Regional Police Commander.


Source: Alrich24neesgh.blogspot.com

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BEREKUM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL ACCEPT EIGHT GAZETTED CHIEFS

EIGHT (8) CHIEFS OF BEREKUM TRADITIONAL AREA GAZETTED AS DIVISIONAL CHIEFS IN BEREKUM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL. A number of eight (8) Chiefs in the Berekum Traditional Area have performed their oaths of secrecy to be gazetted as the divisional chiefs of Berekum Traditional Council. The chiefs, numbering 8, got their titles as "Osaberima" to be added to their traditional and rulership names. A high court judge, Justice Baayeh, on the 6th day of November 2018, led the chiefs to sworn in the oaths of secrecy before a certificates of recognition was issued to the chiefs as a divisional chiefs. The gazetted 8 chiefs has been granted the opportunity and right to be part of any sittings of the traditional council and by so doing, all the 8 chiefs have been approved by the government of Ghana to be part of the judicial committee of the Berekum Traditional Council. The gazetted chiefs are Osaberima Kwabena Diawuo Owusu II, the Katohene and Werempehene of Berekum, Osaberima Yeboah Dart...
1 comment
Read more

25-Year-Old Young Man Electrocuted in Berekum.

25-Year-Old Young Man Electrocuted in Berekum . A suspected thief by the name Oboshie in his 25 years has been electrocuted at Berekum Nyamebekyere in the Berekum East Municipal of the Bono region . According to eye-witnesses, the suspected thief's lifeless body was found on the food vendor metal container as he attempted to steal from the container of the vendor who operates in a metal container. His death attracted a crowd of the Berekum people to the scene on the street of Nyamebekyere as everyone wants to catch a glimpse of the deceased over the incident of frequent robbery attacks and stealing in the Municipality. The residents have called on the youth to desists from such criminal acts to avoid this kind of death. The Assembly Woman for Berekum Nyamebekyere Electoral Area Hon. Veronica Benewaa explained that, the reports of household stealing has been too much in Berekum therefore advised the youth to stop such an attitude. Some of the residents also shared their feelin...
Post a Comment
Read more

Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Claims the Life of Some 5 Government Officials and 3 Others.

Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Claims the Life of Some 5 Government Officials and 3 Others. It has been confirmed by the Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debra at the Presidency the death of government officials who were on board a military helicopter crash today Wednesday 6th August, 2025 at Adansi Akrofuom. Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defense. MP Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology  Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC National Vice Chairman. The death of the 8 people included the Defense Minister, Hon. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed MP, Minister of Environment Science and Technology, Alhaji Manure Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman, Mr Samuel Aboagy former Parliamentary candidate, Squadron leader Peter Befemi Anala, Flying Officer Mannen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Add Mensah. All flags has been ordered to fly at half-mast in honour of the victims. Ghana...
Post a Comment
Read more