A woman in Pigfarm, a suburb of Accra, lost her life due to a stray bullet fired by the police during an anti-robbery operation on Saturday (16 December).
The woman, who was hit by the accidental gunfire, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
A police statement explained that the tragic incident occurred during a morning raid aimed at apprehending two suspected members of a gang associated with various robberies.
Despite the successful arrest, the unintended consequences led to the loss of an innocent life.
Expressing their condolences, the leadership of the Ghana Police Service visited the family of the deceased, promising to provide the necessary support during this difficult time.
Below is the full statement by the police
1. The Police with a deep sense of sadness have commiserated with the family of a lady who lost her life during an anti-robbery operation conducted at Pigfarm, a suburb of Accra.
2. The operation, which has been going on for some time now, is targeted at arresting a criminal gang linked to a number of robberies.
3. On Saturday, 16th December 2023, Police arrested two of the gang members, and the operation is still ongoing to get the remaining members arrested.
4. 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 has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
5. The leadership of the Police Service has visited the bereaved family and will continue to support them through these difficult times.
6. Once again, we wish to express our sincerest and deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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