Police gun down suspected armed robber in Dormaa-Gonokrom shoot-out

A SUSPECTED armed robber has been shot dead in a gun battle with police at Dormaa-Gonokrom, a border community in the Dormaa Municipality of the Bono Region.

According to the police, the incident occurred last Thursday during an intelligence-led operation targeting robbery gangs operating in the region.

The Bono Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Joshua Copposon, said five assorted firearms were recovered during the operation.

Returned fire after ambush

DCOP Copposon explained that on February 11, 2026, police intelligence revealed that a gang was planning to attack traders travelling along the Dormaa-Gonokrom highway.

Surveillance teams were immediately deployed to foil the planned robbery.

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

The police returned fire, overpowering the suspects. A subsequent search of the area led to the discovery of one male suspect dead, with an AK-47 rifle beside him.

Weapons recovered

A further search of the bush led to the recovery of a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition.

The items retrieved included two Baikal single-barrel guns, a pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition, 34 rounds of 9mm ammunition, an AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition, 10 additional rounds of ammunition, 39 BB cartridges, a dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask and a set of talismans.

DCOP Copposon said the body had been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.

He added that efforts were underway to identify and apprehend other members of the gang to bring them to justice.

The Regional Commander described the operation as a significant breakthrough in the Command’s sustained fight against armed robbery and organised criminal activity in the region.

He appealed to the public to support the police with credible information that would lead to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activities.

Source: graphic.com.gh