Bono East: Police kill suspected armed robber linked to murder and multiple attacks

The Bono East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, supported by the National Police Intelligence Directorate, says it has killed a suspected armed robber during an intelligence-led operation at Cherimbo in the Prang District.

Police said the operation, carried out on Monday, 13 April 2026, targeted Amadu Mammaa, who was wanted in connection with several robbery incidents and a murder case.

According to a police statement, the suspect sustained gunshot wounds after an exchange of fire with officers during the operation.

He was taken to the Holy Family Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival by medical staff.

Police said a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a foreign-made pistol loaded with four rounds of 7.65mm ammunition, a cutlass and three talismans.

Investigators say Mammaa was linked to the murder of Hawa Yakubu on 9 March 2026 at Jerusalem near Mpaha in the Savannah Region.

He was also allegedly involved in a robbery attack on two victims at Bompa near Ejura in the Ashanti Region on 23 February 2026.

The body has been deposited at the Holy Family Hospital morgue, while investigations continue.