The Police have revealed that five land guards were shot dead during an anti-robbery and land guard operation at Bortianor in Accra on June 8, 2023.
It was earlier reported that 9 land guards were shot dead but the death toll has been clarified.
In a statement signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Director of Public Affairs, Grace Ansah-Akrofi noted that “These individuals had been terrorizing residents and landowners in Bortianor and nearby communities.”
It stated that suspects upon noticing the police team “opened fire from their hideout, prompting the Police to return fire.”
While the five shot were pronounced dead at the hospital, the remaining suspects fled the scene and are still on the run, the police noted.
According to the Police, a total of five weapons were recovered from the scene.
They include: one AK47 Assault rifle, 10 rounds of AK47 ammunition, one pump action gun with nine rounds of BB cartridges, two pistols with 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one unregistered Toyota Tacoma pickup, four motorbikes, three of which are unregistered, a knife and a pepper spray.
The police are actively pursuing the remaining suspects, some of whom are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the operation.
They have therefore urged 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 appealed.