Police Stray Bullet Kills Woman In Accra

A stray bullet from a police gun has ended the life of a woman at Pigfarm in Accra in the Greater Accra Region.

This was during an anti-robbery operation on Saturday.

According to the police, two armed robbers were apprehended during the operation which has been ongoing for some time now and aimed at rooting out a criminal gang linked to several robberies.

In a press statement, the police recounted, “On Saturday, 16th December 2023, Police arrested two of the gang members, and the operation is still ongoing to get the remaining members arrested.

“Unfortunately, however, during the Saturday morning operation, a stray bullet accidentally, hit a lady. She was taken to the hospital, but sadly, she was pronounced dead on arrival.”

The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy while police have commiserated with his family.

“The leadership of the Police Service has visited the bereaved family and will continue to support them through these difficult times. Once again, we wish to express our sincerest and deepest condolences to the bereaved.”