Two armed robbers, believed to be Nigerians, have been shot dead in the Upper West region during a robbery operation Friday night.

It is not yet clear which area in the region the shootout occurred.

The incident happened Friday night, police confirmed to Starr News’ Naa Dede Tetteh.

The development comes on the back of Wednesday arrest of the alleged kidnappers of the two Canadians which included three Nigerians.

Currently, two other Nigerians are are being held over the kidnapping of the three Takoradi girls in the Western region of Ghana

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM