Police Recover Five Firearms After Shootout; One Suspect Killed in Bono Region

The Ghana Police Service has recovered five assorted firearms following an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected robbery gangs operating in the Bono Region.

According to a press release issued on February 17, 2026, by the Bono Regional Police Command, intelligence gathered on February 11 indicated that a criminal gang was planning to attack traders travelling along the Dormaa–Gonokrom highway. Surveillance teams were swiftly deployed to thwart the planned robbery.

In the early hours of February 12, police officers advancing towards a parked motorbike in the area came under gunfire from nearby bushes. The officers returned fire. At daybreak, a search of the scene led to the discovery of one male suspect, who had been fatally wounded, with an AK-47 rifle found beside him.

A further search of the area uncovered a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition. Items retrieved included two Baikal single-barrel guns, a pump-action shotgun, a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition, 34 additional rounds of 9mm ammunition, an AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition plus 10 extra rounds, 39 rounds of BB cartridges, a dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask, and a set of talisman.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy.

The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the gang. The Command also appealed to the public to volunteer credible information that could lead to the arrest of individuals involved in criminal activities, as the Police continue to intensify operations to enhance safety and security in the Region.

The statement was signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command.

Publish by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah