TECHIMAN, Ghana – The Ghana Police Service has refuted a media report alleging that officers raided the home of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman, resulting in a death. Police have clarified that the incident was a response to a robbery and not a raid on the chairman’s residence.
According to a police statement, officers from the Bono East Regional Police Command acted on intelligence and responded to a robbery in the early hours of Friday, August 1, 2025. They intercepted a group of suspects attempting to escape by scaling a wall. During the operation, one suspect, identified as Seidu Bukari, sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police have confirmed that Seidu Bukari was a known member of a robbery gang that had been terrorizing residents of Techiman and surrounding areas. The gang was reportedly involved in stealing motorbikes for resale in Kumasi. Bukari was also wanted in connection with a separate robbery case.
The police recovered a motorbike and other implements from the scene. A manhunt is underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang who escaped. Investigations later revealed that the robbery took place at a house belonging to Mr. Ibrahim Baba Bukari, the NPP Regional Chairman for Bono East.
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a team from the CID Headquarters, the Police Professional Standards Bureau, and the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
