A motor rider, identified as Bright has been gunned down at Ekye Amanfrom in Afram Plains South District in the Eastern region by armed robbers.
The incident occurred Saturday, October 9, 2021, at about 7:30pm, according to a witness. It occurred right opposite Ekye Amanfrom Market.
The four-member robbery gang wearing face masks invaded the Samuel Agbozo Enterprise which is a mobile money and Phone shop amidst indiscriminate firing of warning shots.
They took away monies and many mobile phones and subsequently robbed a nearby provision shop as well.
The motor rider who was unaware of the robbery incident attempted to ride past the robbery scene but was shot dead by the armed robbers.
The robbers who were on foot absconded into the bush before the arrival of the police.
According to an eyewitness”, they were wearing trousers and shirts. So they don’t look like Fulani herdsmen. They were wearing full-face masks which covered their heads face and necks”
Historic Visit by IGP
The new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Geroge Akuffo Dampare together with some top management members of the Ghana Police Service stormed Kwahu Afram Plains on September 22, 2021, to interact with Traditional leaders and residents to assure them of their safety.
The Afram Plains area has been battling with rampant armed robbery attacks for over two decades.
Many have lost their lives while others sustained gunshot wounds. Monies and other properties of victims have been lost to the robberies.
Upon assumption of office, the IGP George Akuffo Dampare deployed Anti Armed Robbery Squad to the Afram Plains area and other parts of the Eastern region.
However, the IGP and some members of the Police Management Board visited the enclave met residents to interact with them to assure that Police is committed to eliminating criminals from the area with their help.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
