An update on the heist that took place at Caprice on Friday, December 9th in broad daylight has been provided by the Ghana police service.
Two of the thieves were shot and killed, while one was captured and is in police custody, according to a statement issued by the police on Sunday.
According to the statement, the police and the armed robbers got into a shootout at an unidentified place after their intelligence activities led them there.
“Police have shot dead two armed robbers and arrested one in connection with the robbery attack at Caprice in Accra on Friday, December 9, 2022, where a female victim was attacked, shot, and robbed.
“Sustained police intelligence operations since 9th December 2022, took the fight to the robbery gang at their hideout (name of location withheld for now).”
It further stated that one of its employees was shot during the procedure.
“The robbers engaged the police in a shoot out and in the process, two were shot dead and one was arrested.
“One police officer sustained a gunshot injury to his thigh and is receiving medical attention,” portions of the statement added.
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