Accra Police shoot suspected robber, recover AK-47 and 186 rounds of ammunition
The Accra Regional Police Command has shot and killed a suspected armed robber during a gun battle at Galoway near Agbogbloshie, recovering an AK-47 rifle and 186 rounds of ammunition.
The incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after the police received intelligence that four armed men travelling on two motorbikes were heading towards a Shell Filling Station near Agbogbloshie to allegedly carry out a robbery.
Acting on the information, a team from the Accra Regional Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Directorate, supported by the Operational Unit, was deployed to the area. The officers encountered the suspects at the Galoway Police Barrier, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
One of the suspects was shot during the confrontation, while the other three abandoned their motorbikes and fled the scene, according to the police.
The injured suspect was found in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle, serial number 79-HF-3014, fitted with a double magazine containing 136 rounds of AK-47 ammunition. Police also recovered 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition from him.
He was taken to the Police Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary pending identification and autopsy.
Police also recovered two unregistered motorbikes, identified as a Royal and an Apsonic. The motorcycles, firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.
The Accra Regional Police Command said efforts were underway to identify and arrest the three suspects who escaped and to establish the full circumstances surrounding the planned robbery.
The command said it would continue with intelligence-led operations aimed at tackling armed robbery and other violent crimes while protecting lives and property.
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