The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who fatally shot two police officers on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Poyamirea, a community on the outskirts of Binduri in the Upper East Region.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, preliminary investigations revealed that the two officers were in plain clothes and traveling on a private motorbike from Bongo to Binduri when they were ambushed by unknown assailants. The attackers are reported to have stolen the officers’ motorbike after shooting them.
The identities of the slain officers have been withheld pending formal notification of their families, in accordance with traditional customs.
“The Police Administration wishes to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Regional Commander, and all officers in the region,” the statement read. “Our hearts and prayers are with you.”
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The police have assured the public that every effort is being made to track down and apprehend the culprits behind what they described as a “heinous crime.”
“We will surely get them,” the statement emphasized, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to justice.
This latest attack adds to growing concerns over the safety of security personnel in the line of duty, particularly in volatile regions. Residents in the area have expressed shock and are urging authorities to intensify patrols and surveillance to prevent further incidents.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to assist the police in their investigations.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com| Ebenezer Madugu