Hot SourceThe Ghana Police Service, has dismissed reports suggesting that its officers raided the residence of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Baba Bukari, leading to the death of a man.
In a statement issued on Saturday, August 2, the Police described the claims as false, asserting that no such operation had been conducted at Mr Bukari’s home.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicated that, at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday, 1st August 2025, officers from the Bono East Regional Command, acting on intelligence, responded to a robbery in progress. Suspects were allegedly spotted scaling a wall in an attempt to flee from the scene.
During the ensuing operation, one of the suspects, later identified as Seidu Bukari, sustained a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Police noted that the deceased was a known member of a robbery gang believed to have been terrorising residents in Techiman and surrounding communities by stealing motorbikes and transporting them to Kumasi for resale. He was also on the Police wanted list in connection with an earlier robbery case under investigation.
Authorities added that the gang had returned to Techiman that night to execute another robbery when officers intercepted them. A motorbike and other tools believed to have been used in the attempted robbery were recovered from the scene.
The Police further explained that the house where the incident occurred was subsequently identified as belonging to Mr Ibrahim Baba Bukari. They emphasised that the operation was targeted at the robbery suspects and not directed at the NPP official or his property.
To ensure a comprehensive investigation, the Inspector-General of Police has dispatched a team comprising officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, the Police Professional Standards Bureau, and the Police Intelligence Directorate.
However, conflicting accounts have emerged.
Earlier reports alleged that a police raid had taken place at Mr Bukari’s private residence in Techiman on the night of Thursday, 31st July 2025, resulting in the fatal shooting of his younger brother, Seidu Bakari, aged 36.
According to these reports, the shooting occurred around 10:00 p.m., with no clear explanation from authorities as to the reason for the operation.
Speaking to the media, Mr Bukari confirmed the incident, stating that his brother had been inside the house with two others when police officers stormed the premises. He claimed that the shooting was entirely unprovoked.
“This was an unprovoked attack. Seidu was in the house with two others when the police came. I still don’t understand why they would carry out such an operation at my residence,” he said.
Mr Bukari further alleged that the raid may have been politically motivated, expressing concern that he himself could have been the intended target.
“I strongly suspect foul play and political machinations behind this. I fear for my life because if they can do this to my brother inside my own house, then my life is equally in danger,” he added.
Family members and local residents have since called on the Police Service to clarify the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Many in the community expressed shock at the incident and demanded transparency from the authorities.
At the time of reporting, the Police had yet to respond publicly to the allegations made by the NPP Chairman.
The body of Seidu Bakari has been deposited at the morgue pending further investigation.
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