Five suspected robbers and land guards have been shot dead following a police anti-land guard and robbery operation at Bortianor and nearby communities in the Greater Accra Region last Thursday.
According to the Ghana Police, a shootout with the suspects led to the casualties.
“On June 8th, 2023, the police conducted an operation targeting criminal elements involved in a robbery and land guard activities. These individuals had been terrorizing residents and landowners in Bortianor and nearby communities.
“Upon spotting the approaching police team, the suspects opened fire from their hideout, prompting the police to return fire. As a result, five of the suspects were injured and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The remaining suspects fled the scene and are still on the run,” the Police said in a statement
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Exhibits retrieved from the crime scene include one (1) AK47 Assault rifle, ten (10) rounds of AK47 ammunition, one (1) pump action gun with nine (9) rounds of BB cartridges, two (2) pistols with ten (10) rounds of 9mm ammunition, one (1) unregistered Toyota Tacoma pickup, four (4) motorbikes, three (3) of which are unregistered, a knife and a pepper spray.
The police said they are actively pursuing the remaining suspects, some of whom are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the operation.
“We appeal to the public, especially residents of the Bortianor community, to promptly report any individuals with gunshot wounds who may be seeking medical treatment. Your cooperation will assist the police in taking immediate action,” the Police said.
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The Spokesperson for the Vice President Dr Gideon Boako has rubbished claims on social media that the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia holds a British citizenship while in office.
In a post on his Facebook page Friday evening, Dr. Gideon Boako stated emphatically that Dr. Bawumia has never held British citizenship, or any other citizenship in his life.
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“The attention of the Office of the Vice President has been drawn to a malicious social media allegation that the Vice President holds a British citizenship while holding the office of Vice President, contrary to the laws of Ghana,” said the statement on his page.
“We wish to state in clear terms that Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia does not hold British citizenship and has never held British or any other citizenship other than being a Ghanaian. The allegation should be treated with the contempt it deserves. Thank you,” Gideon Boako added.
