{"id":115835,"date":"2026-02-17T21:10:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115835"},"modified":"2026-02-17T21:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:10:35","slug":"police-recover-five-assault-rifles-after-bono-shootout-one-suspect-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115835","title":{"rendered":"Police recover five assault rifles after Bono shootout, one suspect killed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Police Service says five assorted firearms have been recovered following an intelligence-led operation against suspected robbery gangs in the Bono Region, which resulted in the death of one suspect after a shootout.<\/p>\n

In a press release dated February 17, 2026, the Bono Regional Police Command said police intelligence on February 11 indicated that a robbery gang was planning to attack traders along the Dormaa\u2013Gonokrom highway. <\/p>\n

Surveillance teams were immediately deployed to prevent the intended robbery.<\/p>\n

According to the police, in the early hours of February 12, officers advancing near a parked motorbike came under gunfire from nearby bushes. <\/p>\n

Police returned fire, and a subsequent search at daybreak led to the discovery of one male suspect dead, with an AK-47 rifle found beside him.<\/p>\n

A further search in the area resulted in the recovery of a sack containing additional weapons and ammunition. <\/p>\n

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These included two Baikal single-barrel guns, a pump-action gun, a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition, 34 additional rounds of 9mm ammunition, another AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds, 10 additional rounds of ammunition, 39 BB cartridges, as well as a dagger, a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask and a set of talisman.<\/p>\n

Police said the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.<\/p>\n

The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining members of the gang. <\/p>\n

It also appealed to the public to provide credible information that could assist in bringing those involved in criminal activities to justice.<\/p>\n

The Command reiterated its commitment to working tirelessly to enhance safety and security across the Bono Region.<\/p>\n

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