The Ghana Police Service has refuted media reports claiming that officers raided the home of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman, Ibrahim Baba Bukari, resulting in the death of one person.
In an official statement, the Service described the reports as false and clarified that no such raid had taken place.
According to the police, the Bono East Regional Command responded to intelligence about a robbery attempt around 1:20 am on Friday, August 1, 2025.
During the operation, one of the suspects—later identified as Seidu Bukari, the brother of Baba Bukari—was shot while attempting to escape. He was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The police described the deceased as a known member of a robbery syndicate responsible for terrorising residents of Techiman and surrounding communities, primarily by stealing motorbikes for resale in Kumasi.
He was also reportedly wanted in connection with a prior robbery case under investigation.
According to the statement, the gang had returned to Techiman that night to carry out another robbery when officers intercepted them.
“Officers retrieved a motorbike and other tools believed to have been used in the attempted crime. A manhunt has since been launched for the other suspects who fled the scene,” the statement noted.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team from the CID Headquarters, the Police Professional Standards Bureau, and the Police Intelligence Directorate to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
Source: Adomonline
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