Residents of Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality in the Greater Accra region have been attacked by armed robbers again.
The robbery occurred early this morning around 3 am.
Some residents who spoke to Citi News say the robbers attacked them with knives and guns.
[contextly_sidebar id=”a7DMjTp5Mqn5Qjbeikgs5TrToISEPcE1″]The Amanfrom District Police Commander, ASP Quaye confirmed the incident to Citi News and added that the police are currently closing in on the robbers.
“I received calls of the robbery and I am currently moving in to ensure that we arrest them. We hear they are running towards the Great Lamptey Mills area. I understand the youth are also wielding cutlasses and looking for them,” he said.
Some young men who are reportedly wielding cutlasses are also on a manhunt for the robbers.
An eyewitness who spoke to Citi News said the robbers physically bruised the hands of one of their victims with a cutlass.
The area [Amanfrom] has been noted for robbery for the past few months.
The situation compelled the Accra Regional Police Commander DCOP Christian Tetteh-Yohuno to visit the area two weeks ago.
He mentioned after the visit that the poor nature of the road in the community hampered the work of the police and admonished the members of the community to contribute and construct a police post to facilitate their protection.
Last Friday, a 15 year old girl was stabbed and robbed at gunpoint at 5 in the morning when she was on her way to the market.
The latest robbery has shocked many residents due to the assurances of the police to protect them from the robbers.
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By: Franklin Badu Jnr/citifmonline.com/Ghana