Lapaz: Robbers shoot two police officers, steal car

The robbers were said to be on a robbery mission in the area but allegedly shot at the police when they tried to prevent them from succeeding in their operation.

Police have launched a manhunt for two armed men who shot two officers in broad daylight at Lapaz in Accra.

The robbers were said to be on a robbery mission in the area but allegedly shot at the police when they tried to prevent them from succeeding in their operation.

Reports say that the incident happened at about 1 pm today [Thursday, July 13] around a restaurant in the area, Las Palmas.

 

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The suspected robbers who were said to be on a motorbike allegedly stole a vehicle from a motorist before speeding off towards Kasoa.

The condition of the police officers who were shot is currently not known as the police are yet to formally comment on the incident.

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