Three suspected robbers killed by police in Tema warehouse shootout

A police operation in Tema has ended in the deaths of three suspected armed robbers following a shootout during a botched warehouse robbery.

According to the Ghana Police Service, officers from the Tema Regional Command responded swiftly to a distress call on the night of July 21, 2025. The report indicated that a group of about ten armed individuals was attempting to break into a warehouse located in the Tema Industrial Area.

When the police patrol team arrived at the scene, an intense exchange of gunfire broke out. In the process, three of the suspected robbers were fatally shot. The rest of the gang managed to escape, with some reportedly sustaining injuries during the firefight.

Authorities recovered several weapons from the scene, including a foreign-made Bruni mod pistol, a locally fabricated double-barrel pistol, two rounds of ammunition, and one live BB round.

The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Police Hospital Morgue for autopsy and further identification. Meanwhile, a manhunt is underway to track down the remaining suspects. Investigations into the attempted robbery are still ongoing.