C/R: Boy mistakenly shot By Joint Military/Forestry Taskforce Chasing A Truck

A joint task force of Forestry and Military personnel chasing a cargo truck loaded with wood has mistakenly shot a boy at Agona Duakwa in Agona East District of the Central Region. The boy was caught in the firing of gunshots by the taskforce while pursuing the driver

illegally conveying large quantity logs. The victim who was shot in the stomach directly is currently receiving treatment at the Hospital. The taskforce then went away without knowing that they had unintentionally shot someone. The Police have started an investigation into the incident.