Police foil robbery attempt at Ashaiman, kill 3 suspects in shoot-out

The Tema Regional Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 within the Adjei-Kojo District in the Ashaiman Division, resulting in the deaths of three suspects.

According to a statement issued by the police on Monday, December 23, 2025, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025, after the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information about an ongoing robbery at a private residence in the area.

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"On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at about 1:30 am, the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information regarding an ongoing robbery at a private residence at Community 24. Acting promptly on the intelligence, a police team moved to the scene to intervene", it noted.

Upon arrival at the scene, the officers saw six armed young men all wearing face masks.

"The police encountered six young men, all wearing face masks and hoodies, and armed with machetes, guns, and other offensive weapons", the statement noted.

It said the suspects, “Opened fire on the police, who returned fire. During the exchange of gunfire, three of the suspects were wounded and later succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining three suspects, who may have also sustained gunshot wounds, managed to flee the scene".

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The police retrieved three face masks, three machetes and one unregistered Royal 125 motorbike.

Meanwhile, it has notified hospitals and health facilities within the locality have been alerted to notify the police through emergency lines should any persons report with gunshot wounds.

See the full statement below:

PRESS RELEASE:

POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT AT COMMUNITY 24, ASHAIMAN: THREE ROBBERS GUNNED DOWN pic.twitter.com/De0PCuWyWk

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) December 22, 2025