Source: newsthemegh.com
An innocent woman was killed by a stray bullet fired by police during an anti-robbery operation at Pig Farm in Accra.
The collateral victim was taken to the hospital immediately and was declared dead when they arrived. The corpse has been placed in the morgue for examination and preservation.
The police expressed their “deep sense of sadness” and sympathy to the relatives of the deceased innocent woman in a statement.
The operation, which has been underway for some time, aims to apprehend a criminal ring connected to several robberies, according to the police.
A pair of gang members were taken into custody by the authorities on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
It stated that efforts are still being made to apprehend the remaining members.
“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 police said.
The statement stated that the Ghana Police Service leadership had paid the grieving family a visit and assured them that the police will be there to support them during these trying times.
“Once again, we wish to express our sincerest and deepest condolences to the bereaved family,” the statement noted.
Police Offer Their Condolences To The Family Of The Woman Who Was Killed In An Anti-Robbery Operation
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