The Ghana Police Service has successfully neutralized a potential mass casualty event in the Bono Region following a high-stakes intelligence operation. In a press statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah of the Public Affairs Unit, the command confirmed the recovery of a significant cache of military-grade and locally manufactured weapons intended for a robbery operation.
Intelligence-Led Interception
The operation began on February 11, 2026, after police intelligence intercepted details of a planned attack targeting traders commuting along the Dormaa-Gonokrom highway. Acting swiftly on this information, the Bono Regional Police Command deployed surveillance teams to monitor the identified flashpoints and intercept the syndicate before they could strike.
The Firefight
In the early hours of February 12, 2026, tactical officers advancing toward a suspicious parked motorbike near the highway ambush point came under immediate gunfire from suspects hiding in the nearby bushes. The police team returned fire, engaging the suspects in a shootout.
Following the exchange, a search of the area at daybreak revealed the body of one male suspect who had sustained fatal injuries during the gun battle. An AK-47 assault rifle was found lying next to the deceased.
Arsenal Recovered
A further, more extensive search of the perimeter led to the discovery of a sack containing a heavy arsenal of weapons and ammunition. The items seized by the police include:
• Two (2) Baikal single-barrel guns
• One (1) Pump-action gun
• One (1) Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition
• One (1) AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition
• Thirty-four (34) rounds of 9mm ammunition
• Ten (10) rounds of standard ammunition
• Thirty-nine (39) rounds of BB cartridges
In addition to the firearms, police recovered a dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike used by the gang, a black mask, and a set of talismans.
Manhunt and Public Appeal
The body of the deceased suspect has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy. The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that a manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the remaining gang members who fled the scene.
The Police are appealing to residents of the Bono Region to remain vigilant and report any persons with unexplained gunshot wounds or suspicious behavior to the nearest police station.
