On the fateful evening of Monday, October 30, 2023, a heart-wrenching incident took place at the Total 5 fuel filling station, which stands opposite the All Nations University along the Akwadum road in Koforidua leading to the death of a private security guard and injury of one person.
Armed robbers descended upon the Total 5 service station, executing a meticulously coordinated and violent heist that left a trail of devastation in its wake.
The first victim of this ruthless robbery was a private security guard whose identity has, as of now, remained officially undisclosed.
The armed robbers, in the course of their criminal act, resorted to the fatal use of firearms, shooting the security guard.
The gunshot wound inflicted proved to be of such severity that it tragically claimed the security guard’s life at the scene.
In addition to the security guard, another unfortunate individual was drawn into the terror of the robbery.
This individual was identified as the brother of the service station’s manager.
During the harrowing ordeal, he sustained gunshot wounds.
As of the latest reports, the precise extent of his injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
Fortunately, immediate action was taken to ensure he received the necessary medical attention. He was expeditiously transported to Central Hospital for urgent treatment.
In the wake of this deeply disturbing incident, the Effiduase District Police Command wasted no time in initiating a comprehensive investigation.
Notwithstanding the quick response and deployment of armed police personnel by the Effiduase District Police Command, the robbers managed to evade capture before their arrival at the scene.
However, the police investigators are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for justice. They are meticulously gathering evidence, conducting interviews with witnesses, and working tirelessly to track down the suspects responsible for this reprehensible act.
The local police authorities are now reaching out to the nearby communities for assistance in this ongoing investigation, encouraging cooperation from the public to aid in the pursuit of justice.
To facilitate the investigation and provide the victim’s family with the much-needed closure, the lifeless body of the security guard has been respectfully transported to the Eastern Regional Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The entire community remains in shock and mourning following this horrifying incident, and the pursuit of justice for the victims continues, as they seek to find answers and bring the perpetrators to account for their actions.
Armed robbers have recently targeted fuel filling stations in parts of the region.
Yilo Krobo, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, was also rattled by two consecutive armed robbery incidents within the span of just two weeks, sending shockwaves throughout the community.
In the latest terrifying episode which of occured evening of Monday October 23,2023 , four assailants, one of whom was a woman, targeted the Gaso Filling station and a mobile money vendor nearby.
The incident happened in Ogome, right in the heart of Yilo Krobo, a mere 200 meters away from SP GAS station, where a similar robbery took place in October 11,2023.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the four armed robbers executed their deadly mission with incredible swiftness, taking less than 8 minutes to strike terror into their victims’ hearts. They unleashed a barrage of warning shots to instill fear.
The criminals, armed with pump-action guns, managed to seize an undisclosed sum of money from Gaso Filling station and a substantial amount of Twenty Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHc 28,000) from the mobile money vendor.
As they sought to make their escape, the robbers fired a shot, which resulted in injuries.
One pump attendant employed at Gaso Filling station was wounded, alongside two other individuals who happened to be in their path during the chaotic getaway.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
