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In a harrowing incident that unfolded at dawn on Thursday, February 15, 2024, an unidentified man fell victim to a fatal stabbing by suspected armed robbers in Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region. The assailants allegedly attacked the man near the Goodness filling station at the Ashaiman Main Trotro Station, leaving him lifeless with stab wounds and blood-soaked clothes.
The distressing event transpired around 4:30 am, creating a chilling atmosphere near the bustling Ashaiman main bus stop. The victim, who was reportedly carrying a bag containing money and a mobile phone, encountered the criminal gang during the dark hours of the morning.
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According to accounts from witnesses, the suspected robbers approached the man, demanding his bag and other personal effects. In a courageous stand, the victim resisted their attempts, leading to a tumultuous struggle. Tragically, the altercation culminated in the victim sustaining a fatal stab wound to the stomach.
Yaw Kwakye, a trader at the Ashaiman Main Trotro Station, shared his account of the incident with Graphic Online's Benjamin Xornam Glover. Kwakye recounted hearing about the criminal gang's attack on the victim, emphasizing the victim's refusal to relinquish his belongings.
The aftermath of the man's death has instigated panic among a segment of Ashaiman's residents. This heightened sense of fear is rooted in a prior incident where soldiers descended upon Ashaiman on March 7, 2023, following the killing of their colleague, Private Imoro Sherrif, in Ashaiman Zongo Laka on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Rumors circulating after the recent stabbing suggest that the victim may have been a military personnel, intensifying concerns among residents. The parallels drawn with the earlier military intervention have contributed to the prevailing unease in the community.
As the community grapples with shock and fear, the police in Ashaiman, when contacted, chose not to comment on the ongoing investigation. The identity of the victim, crucial details of the assailants, and the circumstances surrounding the tragic event remain under investigation, leaving the community on edge and yearning for answers.
