An assembly member was shot and wounded during an armed robbery in the Agona East District. The attack occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
The official was hospitalised following the incident. Details about his current condition were not immediately available.
The robbery has heightened fears about rising crime in the district. Residents have expressed concern about their safety.
The Ghana Police Service has stated that an investigation into the robbery is underway. Authorities are seeking information from the public to help apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident follows a recent wave of armed robberies reported in the region.