Western North: 6 Armed Robbers Shoot Police Officer At Juaboso

A police officer of the Juaboso District police command is battling for his life at the St. John of God Hospital at Sefwi Asafo in the Western North Region, after he was allegedly shot by 6 robbers. The Police officer, Sergeant Thomas Akoka, was assigned as an escort to a civilian who was trying to transport gold concentration from the Sefwi Kotosaa to the Sefwi Juaboso on Saturday. Upon

arrival at the mining site, the officer and the civilians are reported to have been ambushed by the six armed men who opened fire on them. The officer returned fire, but the armed robbers managed to make away with the the gold concentration after inflicting 4 gunshot wounds on him. A re enforcement team that was sent to rescue the officer managed to retrieve some spent shell casings

also from the scene. There have also been recent cases of robbery attacks in the Western and in Western North Regions. The unfortunate development has created fear among the residents. Police in the region have therefore outlined measures also to combat crime in the region. All Officials of the Western North Police Command also say they are determined to put in in place all necessary measures to clamp down on motor bike related crimes.