Daily Guide Network reports that the incident occurred in the Big Man Town area of Kasoa within the Awutu Senya East Municipality. According to police accounts cited by the Ghana News Agency investigators are seeking two men on a motorbike who approached a local mobile money stall. The attackers reportedly fired multiple shots to intimidate bystanders and subdue the operator before seizing the available funds.
The victim was shot in the leg during the struggle as documented in a report by Citi Newsroom. Witnesses told investigators that the gunmen operated with speed then fled toward the outskirts of the town. Emergency services arrived shortly after the incident to transport the injured vendor to a nearby hospital for treatment and his condition is described as stable by medical staff according to local media reports.
A spokesperson for the Central Regional Police Command stated that forensic experts have visited the scene to collect spent shell casings and other evidence. GhanaWeb reports that security patrols have been increased within the Kasoa township and surrounding areas to prevent further attacks on small business operators. Officials have urged residents to provide any information that might lead to the apprehension of the suspects.
While the exact amount of money stolen remains unconfirmed by the Ghana Police Service investigators believe the act was premeditated. Adom News reports that several similar incidents have been recorded in the municipality over recent months prompting calls for improved security for mobile money vendors. No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation remains active as authorities review available surveillance footage from nearby businesses.