The Tema Regional Police Command has foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 in the Adjei-Kojo District of the Ashaiman Division, following a deadly shootout that left three suspected robbers dead.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025, after the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information at about 1:30 a.m. about an ongoing robbery at a private residence in the area.
According to a statement issued by the police on Monday, December 23, a team was immediately dispatched to the location to intervene. Upon arrival, officers encountered six young men wearing face masks and hoodies and armed with machetes, guns, and other offensive weapons.
The police said the suspects opened fire on the officers, who returned fire in self-defence. During the exchange, three of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds and later died, while the remaining three, believed to have also been injured, managed to escape from the scene.
A search of the area led to the retrieval of several exhibits, including three face masks, three machetes, and an unregistered Royal 125 motorbike believed to have been used by the suspects.
The bodies of the deceased suspects have since been conveyed to the Police Hospital for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
Meanwhile, the police have placed hospitals and health facilities within the locality on alert and directed them to immediately notify the command through emergency lines if any male persons report with gunshot wounds.
The Tema Regional Police Command commended the officers involved in the operation for their swift response and professionalism and has urged members of the public to continue providing timely information to support efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.