Residents living in the vicinity of All Nations University campus along the Koforidua to Akwadum road are urgently calling for improved security measures following a tragic armed robbery attack that occurred in the area.
On the ominous evening of Monday, October 30, 2023, a group of armed robbers executed a meticulously coordinated and violent heist at the Total 5 fuel service station, now known as TotalEnergies.
The incident left a trail of devastation in its wake, prompting the local community to raise their voices for enhanced safety measures.
The five-member robbery gang, armed with pump-action guns, resorted to extreme violence during the robbery.
Tragically, they gunned down the security personnel on duty who bravely attempted to thwart their criminal act.
The violence continued as the robbers also shot at the face of the brother of the filling station’s manager, who had curiously peeped through the burglar-proofed glass doors during the incident.
Thankfully, immediate action was taken to ensure that the injured individual received the necessary medical attention. He was swiftly transported to Central Hospital, where he remains under observation and care.
Some witnesses to the harrowing incident provided accounts to Bryt FM, shedding light on the gravity of the situation and terror created.
In the aftermath of this traumatic event, residents and local shop owners in the vicinity of the filling station are united in their call for the installation of streetlights to enhance safety.
Additionally, they have urged for increased police visibility in the area, recognizing the importance of a proactive security presence in deterring criminal activity.
The plea from the local community highlights the pressing need for strengthened security measures to protect residents and businesses, ensuring that such tragic incidents do not recur in the future.
The call for enhanced safety initiatives is a united one, echoing the shared concern for the well-being and security of those residing near the All Nations University campus on Akwadum road.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
