Over the weekend, the small community of Adwumaim-Kenkase in the Kwabre East Municipal district of the Ashanti Region was shaken by a brazen armed robbery incident that left local residents in fear.
Madam Afia Pokuwah, a dedicated mobile money vendor, was reportedly accosted by alleged masked men while conducting her business, resulting in a traumatic experience for both her and the community.
According to eyewitness accounts, the robbers approached Madam Pokuwah at gunpoint, demanding an undisclosed sum of money.
The terrifying confrontation left her and fellow operators paralyzed by fear, leading to a regrettable failure to raise an alarm or summon immediate help.
The masked assailants managed to escape the scene with the stolen money, leaving the vendor in a state of shock.
In the wake of the incident, Madam Pokuwah promptly reported the robbery to the local police department, seeking immediate intervention and the safe recovery of her stolen assets.
Authorities have since launched an investigation into the matter, working to gather information from potential witnesses and track down the culprits responsible for this heinous act.