Zenu: The Tema Regional Police Command has disclosed that it has shot dead a suspected armed robber following a gun battle at Zenu Obaatan in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Tema Regional Police Commander, DCOP Eric Asamoah Asiedu, three other suspects escaped with suspected gunshot wounds, while a police officer sustained minor injuries and has since been treated and discharged.
According to Ghana Web, the police launched surveillance operations at Zenu Obaatan on July 15 and 16, 2026, after receiving intelligence about the suspects' activities. Acting on the information, a police team conducted surveillance operations in the area on these dates. In the early hours of July 16, 2026, the team encountered four armed suspects who opened fire on the police, prompting the officers to respond in self-defense.
DCOP Asiedu stated that one of the suspects was fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire, while a police officer sustained minor injuries. The suspect was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, and the injured officer has since been treated and discharged. Meanwhile, three other suspects managed to escape, albeit with injuries.
In addition to the fatality, the police recovered weapons and other items from the scene, which have been retained as exhibits. The body of the deceased suspect has been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. DCOP Asiedu further revealed that the police have alerted all health facilities within the district to report any individuals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds as investigations continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.