The Ghana Police Service has officially launched a manhunt for a group of unidentified gunmen following the fatal shooting of a local businessman at Kasoa in the Central Region. According to a MyJoyOnline report the incident occurred on Tuesday night when the victim was approaching his residence. The deceased was reportedly shot multiple times by the assailants who fled the scene immediately after the attack.
A MyJoyOnline report states that the businessman was rushed to a nearby medical facility but was pronounced dead on arrival. GhanaWeb reports that witnesses heard several gunshots which caused panic among residents in the neighborhood. Local authorities have secured the crime scene to collect forensic evidence and examine ballistic materials left behind by the gunmen.
The Central Regional Police Command has not yet released the name of the deceased pending a formal notification of the family. A Citi Newsroom report indicates that the motive for the killing remains unknown as the suspects did not appear to steal any personal belongings from the victim at the time of the shooting. This detail has led investigators to consider the possibility of a targeted attack or a contract killing according to local police sources.
Police officials have urged members of the public to provide any credible information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the crime. A statement from the Ghana Police Service emphasized that security patrols have been intensified within Kasoa and its environs to reassure residents of their safety. Investigations are currently ongoing to determine if there were any preexisting threats against the life of the businessman before the incident occurred.