A police officer has been shot dead and another injured during an armed robbery along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku West District, Upper East Region.
According to the police statement, the Zebilla–Widnaba road robbery occurred on Sunday, 8th February 2026.
The Police detailed that the two officers were travelling towards Zebilla when they encountered the robbery in progress, with the robbers opening fire on the officers, hitting one of them in the process.
The Ghana Police Service, in a statement on X, stated, “POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT ON ZEBILLA–WIDNABA ROAD.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division, which resulted in the death of a Police officer on duty.
Preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday, 8th February 2026, two Police officers travelling towards Zebilla encountered the robbery in progress. The robbers opened fire on the officers, hitting one of them in the process.
A police team that was responding to the incident following a distress call sent the officer to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, where, sadly, he was pronounced dead. The body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
A special operation is underway to identify and arrest all persons involved to face the full rigours of the law”, the police statement added.
In related news, the Police some days ago, announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with a robbery incident at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region.
A Police statement issued on February 4, 2026, revealed that the robbery took place on January 18, 2026, when two armed robbers attacked a residence in the area.
The Police disclosed that the two iPhone 17 Pro Max mobile phones, a gold necklace, an Apple Watch, GH¢14,000 in cash, a car key and US$300.
In a post on X, the Ghana Police stated, “THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR KWABENYA ROBBERY.
Three suspects have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service through the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit in connection with a robbery at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region.
On 18th January 2026, two armed robbers attacked a home in Kwabenya. They stole two iPhone 17 Pro Max mobile phones, a gold necklace, an Apple Watch, GH¢14,000.00 in cash, a car key, and US$300.
The robbers also forced the victim to log out of his iCloud account from one of the stolen phones”.
The Police statement further added, “The suspects, Francis Amo (alias Agogo), Anthony Boateng (alias Aisha Kojo), and Musah Ibrahim (alias Coded), believed to be a receiver, have admitted their involvement in the crime”.
“Items recovered include one iPhone 17 Pro Max, one Apple Watch, and one Samsung Fold phone. Further search at suspect Anthony Boateng’s residence led to the discovery of offensive weapons, including a truncheon, a short machete, knives, scissors, lighters, and a face shield.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining stolen items and arrest any other persons connected to the crime”, the Police statement concluded.
See the post below:
🚨 BREAKING: A police officer was shot dead and another injured during an armed robbery on February 8, 2026, along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku West District, Upper East Region.
— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) February 10, 2026
Police have launched investigations and a special operation to track down and arrest the… pic.twitter.com/2ArrbcC6RE
POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT ON ZEBILLA–WIDNABA ROAD pic.twitter.com/RhYpQ2NJjt
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 9, 2026