Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 25 July 2024
Source: GNA
On July 16, 2024, Mr. Andrews Bediako, Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive, and Mr. Solomon Owusu, Jaman North District Chief Executive, narrowly escaped an armed robbery on the Berekum-Drobo road.
The robbers, targeting market women and traders near Fetentaa, fired shots and damaged Bediako's vehicle before fleeing into the bush when police were alerted.
The robbers also attacked a motor rider, stealing his phone and money.
Bediako highlighted the deteriorating road conditions and called for road repairs and increased police presence to safeguard road users.