Audio By Carbonatix
Two police officers have drowned in the Oda River situated at Korbro in the Obuasi Municipality in the Ashanti Region.
Lance Corporal Akwasi Boateng and Stephen Kyeremeh according to reports were pursuing of some suspected criminals in the area when the canoe ferrying them capsized.
The criminals during the hot chase were believed to have crossed the river to the other side leaving the officers with no choice than to follow them.
But their canoe which capsized midway through the chase.
The Oda River is said to be as big as River Pra and River Offin and serves as Ghana Water Company Limited’s source of treated water for the Obuasi Municipality.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Police hunt gunmen after fatal robbery attack on Mobile Money vendor
48 minutes -
Speaker Alban Bagbin donates 16,584 uniforms, commissions two classrooms at Nadowli-Kaleo
1 hour -
Sweety Aborchie Writes: The Half-Built Staircase, Women, Power, Politics (Issue 4)
1 hour -
See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Tuesday, June 9
2 hours -
KMA orders immediate evacuation ahead of Santasi-Asokwa Interchange construction
2 hours -
I’ll be the first Ashanti Regional Chairman to become NPP National Chairman – Wontumi
2 hours -
I’m willing to sacrifice everything for NPP’s 2028 victory – Wontumi
2 hours -
I had to tell my children we’re renovating the house – Father reveals after court-ordered eviction displaces his family
2 hours -
GES releases Academic Intervention Fund for schools
2 hours -
Canada issues strict food import rules ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
2 hours -
No one can campaign more than me – Wontumi declares readiness to unite and lead NPP
2 hours -
Permit audit step in right direction but not enough – Structural engineer
2 hours -
‘We want power, not English lessons’ – Chairman Wontumi
2 hours -
Kotoko appoint former Dutch goalkeeper Stanley Menzo as Technical Director
2 hours -
Wontumi says challenges have prepared him to lead NPP to victory
3 hours