Residents of Denase, located in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region, are grappling with shock and grief following a horrific armed assault on Thursday night that resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others.

Among the deceased is Peggy Ayelbassah, a vibrant young woman whose dreams of entering the healthcare field was tragically cut short.

Peggy was reportedly on her way to Salaga for a nursing training college admission interview when she was gunned down.

This heartbreaking news was shared by the Member of Parliament for the area, Collins Adomako-Mensah, who expressed his sorrow in a Facebook post.

He revealed that Peggy had reached out to him via WhatsApp just a day before her untimely death, making the loss even more poignant for the community.

Witnesses report that the violent incident unfolded late Thursday when gunmen opened fire on a vehicle travelling through Denase.

Eyewitness accounts describe a scene filled with chaos as the sound of gunfire echoed, prompting widespread panic among residents.

The three injured individuals are currently receiving medical attention at Offinso Saint Patrick Hospital, where their conditions are being monitored by healthcare professionals.

Kwabena Asamoah, the Unit Committee Chairman for the Denase Electoral Area, suggested that this incident may have been a deliberate attack rather than a random act of robbery.

“This didn’t seem like a robbery. It appeared more like a targeted attack. The way the shooting was done, it looked like they knew who they were after,” Mr. Asamoah told reporters, highlighting the alarming nature of the violence.

The chilling event has intensified fears in Denase, a community that has endured similar violent incidents in the past.

Residents are now urgently calling for improved security measures and prompt action from law enforcement to safeguard their lives and property.

As investigations are underway, the Ghana Police Service has committed to bringing the assailants to justice.