Ghana Police Service has allegedly shot dead a suspected notorious armed robber, Osman Amadu, popularly know as “Manu “‘, during an intelligence- led operation along the Atebubu – Ejura highway.
Police reports stated that the incident occurred on March 18th, 2026, at about 10:30 p. m., when the team of personnel from the Police intelligence Directorate ( PID), Headquarters moved to arrest the suspectat his hideout near Atebubu.
The deceased had earlier been identifiedas as a member of a robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a shooting incident on March 14th, 3026, along the Atebubu – Ejura highway. During that attack, gunmen reportedly fired into a moving vehicle, leaving a passenger injured.
Police say, upon the arrival at the suspect’s location, an attempt was made to effect his arrest. However, Oman Amadu allegedly pulled out a single – barrel gun and opened fire on the team.
In response, the police returned fire, hitting the suspect, who fell to the gound.
A subsequent search conducted on him led to the retrieval of one single – barrel gun, five live cartridges, an amount of GHc 200.00, and a Techno Pop 10 mobile phone.
The suspect was rushed to the Atebubu Government Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending medical officer.
The body has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy while investigations into the incidents continue.
