A number of Okada Riders at Assin Manso in the Assin South District of the Central region have staged a wild protest demanding the whereabouts of their colleague.
Emmanuel Kwaku Amoah, 16, locally known as Vission, recently completed Junior High School and engaged in the Okada riding business while waiting for his results.
He got missing on Monday, January 23, 2023, after he received a call to pick up a pillion passenger from one of the villages but has since not returned.
His mysterious disappearance has sparked protests among the okada riders in the area in the quest to know where and what exactly has happened to their colleague.
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The Chairman of the Okada Riders Union, Alex Gbli said although this is the first time a motor rider has disappeared in such circumstances, they are gripped with fear and panic as they don’t know who will be the next target.
Meanwhile, other members of the protestors cladded in red headbands and armbands chanted war songs to register their displeasure.
According to them, the incident has made reduce their working hours which is affecting their livelihoods.
However, Ohene Nana Kwame Essel reports the angry riders and some of the relatives of the missing boy besieged Assin Anyinabrim Police Station to demand the release of a suspect who has coincidentally been arrested.
According to the agitators, “the suspect, whose name has only been given as Kofi was arrested for allegedly murdering a yet-to-be-identified person.
“We believe he knows the whereabouts of our brother and colleague because the missing boy’s motorcycle was found on his veranda with the number plates and other parts of the motor removed.”
“It is a clear indication that he is aware of the boy’s whereabouts which is why we are demanding his release,” they furiously demanded.
Assin South District Police Command, however, calmed the protestors down and assured them of their commitment to investigating the matter thoroughly to ensure the boy is found whether dead or alive.
“We will not hesitate to let the law deal ruthlessly with the perpetrators whatever the investigations may unfold,” hey assured.
Source: Onuaonline.com|Ghana
