The Ghana Police Service has initiated a high profile manhunt for a group of armed suspects involved in a daylight shooting and robbery in Kasoa Big Man Town. Reports from MyJoyOnline indicate that the gunmen attacked a local businessman before making away with a significant amount of cash on a motorbike. The incident occurred in broad daylight and caused panic among residents and traders within the Awutu Senya East Municipality.
According to a Citi Newsroom report the victim was shot in the leg during the encounter before the suspects fled the scene. Witnesses told local reporters that the attackers appeared to have been trailing the victim from a nearby bank. While the exact amount of money stolen remains unconfirmed by official police statements the original MyJoyOnline report suggests it was a substantial sum intended for business operations.
A GhanaWeb report states that the victim was rushed to a nearby medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries. Police investigators have since cordoned off the scene of the crime to collect forensic evidence and interview witnesses. The Central Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel to track the movement of the suspects through surveillance footage and community intelligence.
Official statements from the Ghana Police Service confirm that patrols have been intensified across Kasoa and its surrounding suburbs to prevent further criminal activities. The police have urged members of the public to remain calm and provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators. No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation remains active as authorities follow several leads regarding the identity of the gang members.