According to the reports by Modern Ghana today Sunday, a suspected gangster met his untimely death after allegedly attacking a businesswoman, Janet Oforiwaa, in the Ashaiman Constituency.
The incident, which has sparked both relief and controversy among residents, occurred near the Tema-Ashaiman highway as Janet was heading home from her store.
According to eyewitness accounts, Janet, a well-known trader in the constituency who deals in textiles, was walking to her car when two armed men on a motorbike approached her.
“We heard her scream and saw the men trying to snatch her handbag,” said Kwame, a taxi driver who witnessed the attack.
Janet recounted her ordeal, saying, “I had just closed the shop and was heading home. Before I could unlock my car, one of them pointed a knife at me and demanded my bag. I froze, but just as they tried to grab it, I saw a man from nowhere intervene.”
Unbeknownst to the attackers, an off-duty police officer was nearby and noticed the commotion. Realizing the danger, the officer acted swiftly.
According to the Ashaiman Police Command, the officer identified himself and ordered the suspects to surrender.
However, one of them allegedly attempted to lunge at the officer with the knife. In response, the officer fired a single shot, hitting the suspect in the chest.
The second assailant managed to escape on the motorbike, leaving his accomplice bleeding on the ground. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Tema General Hospital.
Janet expressed her gratitude to the officer, saying, “If he hadn’t intervened, I don’t know what would have happened. I am alive today because of him. God bless him.”
The incident has drawn mixed reactions from the community. While some residents have praised the officer’s bravery, others have raised concerns about the use of lethal force.
“It’s unfortunate someone had to die, but these criminals have been tormenting us for months,” said Akosua Nyarko, a shop owner in the area.
The police are continuing investigations and have launched a manhunt for the escaped suspect. Meanwhile, Janet has urged authorities to increase security in the constituency.
“This is not the first time something like this has happened here. We need more patrols to make Ashaiman safe,” she added.
Source: Modern Ghana