On October 9, 2023, the Ghana Police Service apprehended two individuals, Alhaji Wahab Suleiman and Ibrahim Abubakari, on charges of attempted robbery and firing upon police officers in Ejura, Ashanti Region.
These individuals, along with an accomplice who is currently evading capture, allegedly engaged in a shootout with police officers during an operation to thwart a planned robbery targeting a mobile money vendor in Ejura.
During this exchange of gunfire, two police officers sustained gunshot wounds and were immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment. Tragically, General Sergeant Ahmed Kamal, one of the officers, succumbed to his injuries.
The two robbery suspects, who also suffered gunshot injuries, are currently receiving medical care under police supervision, while law enforcement is actively working to apprehend their fugitive accomplice.
At the crime scene, the police recovered various items, including two SB shotguns, one pump-action gun, six live BB cartridges, and one used BB cartridge.
The Ghana Police Service expressed condolences for the fallen officer and extended thoughts and prayers to his family, acknowledging his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Source – citinewsroom.com
