A commercial driver has been killed in an armed robbery attack at Ekumfi Esakyir in the Central region.

The 36-year-old driver was shot in the head for failing to stop at about 2:00 am on the highway on Thursday.

Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam constituency, in a press release on Friday extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

“Our prayers are also with the passengers who were injured and traumatized by the unfortunate event and wish them a speedy recovery,” his press statement read.

He added, “the police and some residents have launched a manhunt team to apprehend the armed robbers.”

He expressed worry about the rate of robbery attacks on drivers and passengers on the Ajumako-Ekumfi-Accra road.

“This is scaring residents, particularly markets women from engaging in their daily economic activities for their livelihood,” he said.