The Ghana Police Service has denied media reports suggesting that it raided the residence of Mr. Ibrahim Baba Bukari, the Bono East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), resulting in the death of one person.
In a statement issued by the Police, the service described the claim as “false,” asserting that no such operation was conducted.
“We wish to categorically state that the claim is false. The Police have not undertaken any such raid,” the statement clarified.
According to the Police, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate responded to an ongoing robbery on Friday, August 1, 2025, around 1:00 a.m., after receiving intelligence.
“Preliminary investigation has disclosed that on Friday, 1st August, 2025, at about 01:00 am, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), acting on intelligence, responded swiftly to an ongoing robbery incident where the suspects were spotted scaling a wall in an attempt to escape.”
One of the suspects was shot during the operation and later died at the hospital. The deceased, the Police revealed, was part of a known robbery gang notorious for stealing motorbikes in Techiman and surrounding areas and reselling them in Kumasi.
“Investigations confirm that the gang had returned to Techiman that night for a similar operation when they were intercepted by the Police.”
A motorbike and other implements believed to have been used by the gang were retrieved. The Police say a targeted manhunt is currently underway to arrest the remaining suspects who escaped during the operation.
“Investigations later revealed that the affected house belonged to Mr. Ibrahim Baba Bukari, the NPP Regional Chairman for Bono East,” the statement added.
To ensure full clarity and transparency, the Inspector-General of Police has dispatched a special team from key units.
“The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a team comprising officers from the CID headquarters, the Police Professional Standards Bureau and the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter.”
