Two robbers shot dead after attack on MoMo vendor at Tema Community 5
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2026, at about 8:30 a.m. at Aba Fosuah Plaza. One of the suspects approached the vendor under the pretext of making a cash-out transaction. The suspect pulled a pistol and demanded her bag containing cash. The victim resisted, leading to a struggle involving both suspects. The pillion rider shot the victim in the leg before the attackers fled the scene with the cash on a motorbike. A police patrol team from the Tema Regional Operations Unit responded after receiving a distress call and pursued the suspects. The suspects opened fire on the police near a junction close to Smart Hotel. Officers returned fire, and both suspects sustained gunshot wounds and fell off their motorbike.
The suspects were transported to the Police Hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival. Their bodies have since been deposited at the mortuary for identification and autopsy. A search conducted on the suspects led to the retrieval of a 9mm pistol loaded with ammunition, three mobile phones, assorted SIM cards, a talisman, a motorbike key and cash amounting to GH¢11,390. Police also recovered a Ghana Card belonging to the victim. The injured MoMo vendor is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Region, signed a statement about the incident.
The Tema Regional Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to maintaining safety and security, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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A mobile money vendor in Tema Community 5 was attacked by armed robbers. A nearby police patrol responded to a distress call - but what happened next?
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