Tema police gun down two armed robbers after daytime Mobile Money heist

Two armed robbers were shot and killed by the Tema Regional Operations Team on Monday morning, 13th April 2026, following a robbery at a Mobile Money (MoMo) outlet in Community 5, Tema. The swift police response prevented the suspects from escaping and potentially carrying out further criminal activities within the metropolis.

The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the Aba Fosuah Plaza, left the female MoMo vendor with a gunshot wound to the leg as she attempted to resist the attackers. Eyewitnesses in the area reported a brief moment of panic as the robbery unfolded in broad daylight.

According to a police statement signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Regional Police Command, the suspects arrived at the scene on a motorbike. One suspect approached the victim under the guise of performing a "cash-out" transaction, a tactic increasingly used by criminals targeting MoMo vendors.

As the victim reached for her phone, the suspect pulled a pistol and demanded her bag of cash. When the victim resisted, a struggle ensued, during which the rider joined his accomplice. In the heat of the scuffle, the pillion rider shot the victim in the leg, enabling the duo to seize the bag and flee on their motorbike.

A police patrol team from the Regional Operations Unit, which had been strategically deployed for security duties, intercepted the suspects in the Tema General Hospital area shortly after the robbery was reported. Their presence in the area was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on rising incidents targeting mobile money operators.

Ignoring orders to stop, the suspects led the police on a chase toward the Smart Hotel area, where they opened fire on the pursuing officers in an attempt to evade arrest. The police returned fire in self-defense, wounding both suspects and causing them to fall from their motorbike.

“The suspects were transported to the Police Hospital for medical attention but were pronounced dead on arrival by a medical officer,” the statement confirmed. Their bodies have since been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy and identification as investigations continue.

A subsequent search of the suspects led to the retrieval of several items that directly linked them to the crime and suggested possible involvement in other illegal activities:

• Cash: A total of GH¢ 11,390.00, suspected to be the stolen proceeds from the robbery.
• Weaponry: One black 9mm Luger pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
• Personal Effects: Three Android phones, assorted SIM cards, a talisman, and a Ghana Card belonging to the robbery victim.

The victim is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at a medical facility for her leg injury. Medical personnel have indicated that she is responding well to treatment and is expected to recover.

Police also recovered an empty bullet shell from the crime scene, suspected to have been fired from the suspects' weapon, which will be subjected to forensic analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.

The Ghana Police Service, through the Tema Regional Police Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safety and security in the metropolis. Authorities are urging the public, especially mobile money vendors, to remain vigilant, adopt safety measures, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

This incident highlights the growing risks faced by MoMo operators and underscores the importance of enhanced security measures and public cooperation in combating crime.