One killed in police, armed robbers gun battle

A fulani man has been reportedly shot dead in a gun battle between armed robbers and police officers at Bole Bamboi in the Northern region.

The incident happened early Thursday morning when a police patrol team engaged the robbers, who were carrying out an operation.

The robbers reportedly opened fire after they spotted the Police vehicle approaching, the Police returned fire killing one of the criminals.

The Northern regional Police command has launched a massive manhunt to arrest the robbers who managed to escape.

The Northern regional Police Commander DCOP Ken Yeboah told Starr News that the robbers are being tracked, adding that everything is being done to arrest them.