The Tema Regional Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 within the Adjei-Kojo District in the Ashaiman Division of the Tema Region.
On Sunday, 21st December 2025, at about 1:30 a.m., the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information regarding an ongoing robbery at a private residence at Community 24. Acting promptly on the intelligence, a police team moved to the scene to intervene.
Upon arrival, the police encountered six young men, all wearing face masks and hoodies, and armed with machetes, guns, and other offensive weapons. The suspects opened fire on the police, who returned fire. During the exchange of gunfire, three of the suspects were fatally wounded and later succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining three suspects, believed to have sustained gunshot wounds, managed to flee the scene.
The police retrieved the following exhibits from the scene: three face masks, three machetes, and one unregistered Royal 125 motorbike. The bodies of the deceased suspects have been conveyed to the Police Hospital for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
Hospitals and health facilities within the locality have been alerted to notify the police through the emergency lines should any male persons report with gunshot wounds.
The Command highly commends the operational team who undertook the operation. Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the Police with timely information to help maintain peace and security.
