A middle-aged man has been murdered in broad daylight on July 25 at Asawase, a suburb of Kumasi.
He was shot multiple times by unknown assailants on a motorbike.
The shocking incident has left residents in fear and raised concerns over rising violent crimes in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim was walking to his car when two men on a motorbike approached him and opened fire, hitting the man several times before speeding off.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and cordoned off the area for investigations. The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed pending family notification, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The nature of the attack has left residents shaken, with many calling for increased police presence in the area.
A similar motorbike-related shootings incident occurred on Tuesday evening leading to the death of a respected traditional leader. Community leaders are urging authorities to take swift action to curb the surge in criminal activities.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are underway. Authorities have also announced plans to intensify patrols in crime-prone areas to prevent further incidents.
As the community mourns, demands for justice are growing.
This latest killing has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger measures to combat violent crimes in Kumasi and across Ghana.
