Armed robbers have reportedly shot four police officers at Zabarma Saturday.
Gbedema Rudorf, Gbemu Thompson, Charles Dankwah, Nyamekye (first name withheld) and Ebenezer Danso were attacked at approximately 8:30PM. One officer is in critical condition.
A 24-year-old man whose name was given as Nana Yaw and an eldery woman have also been injured.
All victims are currently being treated at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital accident centre.
The Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Alex Mensah Sergeant Charles Dankwah who is still in critical condition was shot in the chest.
Joy News’ Emefa Apawu who followed the story said the officers had gone to arrest a harden criminal at the area when the incident occurred.
“The police officers had succeeded in arresting the criminal but managed to escape and shoot all police officers” she added.
Emefa Apawu said the civilians who were involved were running for cover when the bullet hit them.
The three police officers who sustained gunshot wounds are recovering but Sergeant Dankwah is still at the surgical ward being monitored by doctors.
