The Bono Regional Police Command has successfully recovered a cache of five assorted firearms following an intelligence-driven operation targeting notorious robbery gangs operating within the region.
According to a police statement, on February 11, 2026, the command received intelligence suggesting that a gang had planned an attack on traders travelling along the Dormaa-Gonokrom highway.
Surveillance teams were promptly deployed to thwart the intended robbery.
In the early hours of February 12, 2026, officers advancing near a parked motorbike came under fire from nearby bushes.
The police responded with gunfire, and upon conducting a search at daybreak, found one male suspect deceased, with an AK47 rifle beside him.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of a sack containing a substantial cache of weapons and personal items, including two Baikal single-barrel guns, a pump-action gun, and a Beretta pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm ammunition, alongside an additional 34 loose rounds.
The items also featured an AK47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition, plus another 10 rounds on the side, as well as 39 rounds of BB cartridges and a dagger. Beyond the weaponry, officers seized a mobile phone, a Honda motorbike, a black mask, and a set of talismans.
The deceased individual’s body has been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
The Bono Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that efforts are ongoing to identify the remaining gang members and bring them to justice.
Meanwhile, the Command has called on the general public to assist the police with credible information that will lead to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activities, as we continue to work tirelessly to enhance safety and security across the region.
