Three suspected armed robbers have been killed following a shootout with officers of the Ghana Police Service in Adjei-Kojo.
According to a Police statement, the Tema Regional Police Command thwarted an attempted robbery at Community 24 in the Adjei-Kojo District of the Ashaiman Division.
The police statement revealed that the attempted robbery occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received a tip-off around 1:30 a.m regading the ongoing robbery at a private residence, and a team was immediately dispatched.
Arriving at the scene, the Police encountered six young men wearing face masks and hoodies with machetes, guns and other weapons.
The Police disclosed the suspect opened fire on the Officer also returning fire in self-defence, leading to three suspects sustaining gunshot wounds and later passing away.
The other three suspects also sustain gunshot wounds but manage to bolt from the scene.
Several exhibits were retrieved from the area, including three face masks, three machetes, and an unregistered Royal 125 motorbike.
The three suspects’ bodies have since been sent to the Police Hospital for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
In the meantime, the Police have placed hospitals and health facilities in the area on a red alert for any male persons reporting with gunshot wounds.
Meanwhile, the Jamestown District Police Commander, Superintendent William Abisah, has announced that the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has suspended all police leave for the rest of 2025.
According to Superintendent William Abisah, the ban forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s plans for a Disaster-Free Christmas.
He further revealed that officers have already begun day and night patrols as part of their annual festive-season duties.
The Police initiative is aimed at boosting safety and tightening security during the festive season.
Superintendent William Abisah, speaking at the launch of Operation Disaster-Free Christmas, stated, “I’m here to present our operational plan for the Christmas festivities.
As we all know, the season is approaching, and our patrols are already underway. I also want to inform you that the IGP has banned leave for all police officers. We are preparing seriously for Christmas,” he said.
The ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ is expected to improve police visibility, prevent crime, and ensure a safe environment for all Ghanaians.
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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) December 22, 2025
POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT AT COMMUNITY 24, ASHAIMAN: THREE ROBBERS GUNNED DOWN pic.twitter.com/De0PCuWyWk