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A suspected armed robber and murder suspect has died after sustaining gunshot wounds during a police intelligence-led operation at Cherimbo in the Prang District of the Bono East Region.
The operation, carried out on April 13, 2026, involved the Bono East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate with support from the National Police Intelligence Directorate.
Police said the suspect, identified as Amadu Mammaa, was wanted in connection with multiple robbery incidents and a murder case. He reportedly engaged officers in a gun battle during the operation and was shot.
He was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a foreign-made pistol loaded with four rounds of 7.65mm ammunition, a cutlass, and three talismans.
Investigations have linked the suspect to the murder of Hawa Yakubu on March 9, 2026, at Jerusalem near Mpaha in the Savannah Region, as well as a robbery attack on two victims at Bompa near Ejura in the Ashanti Region on February 23, 2026.
The body has been deposited at the Holy Family Hospital morgue for preservation as investigations continue.
