Audio By Carbonatix
The bodies of the two police officers, suspected to have drowned while chasing some armed robbers at Krobo, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti region, have been retrieved.
The police announced on Friday, July 17 that the bodies were retrieved from the Oda River.
The officers – Lance Corporals Stephen Kyeremeh and Amedius Akwesi Boateng – reportedly drowned while chasing the suspected robbers.
The robbers are said to have crossed the Oda River.
Update: Suspected Drowning of Two Police Officers.
The bodies of the two Police Officers have been retrieved from the Oda River. Investigation still ongoing. pic.twitter.com/CLpt1JdZmv— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) July 17, 2020
In a determined effort to grab them, reports say, the police officers also attempted to cross the river on a canon which capsized.
But the robbers escaped.
Latest Stories
-
Sam George unveils massive 1,150-cell site rollout to end network woes
2 hours -
This Saturday on Prime Insight: Fuel levy suspension, LGBTQ+ legislation, and Damang Mine controversy
3 hours -
Struggling Real suffer title blow with Girona draw
3 hours -
Mahama nominates Pamela Graham as Auditor-General
4 hours -
The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
4 hours -
Melania Trump’s speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
5 hours -
What everyone should know about C-sections
5 hours -
Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot
6 hours -
Health Ministry engages Ga Mantse ahead of Free Primary Healthcare launch
6 hours -
We can tackle multiple priorities – Sam George defends Anti-LGBTQ Bill push
6 hours -
Statement: Ghana Chamber of Mines’ Response to Claims in Joe Jackson’s “Ananse Stories about the Economy of Ghana”
6 hours -
GES opens 2026 teacher recruitment for licensed B.Ed graduates
7 hours -
Ghana must value skilled trades, build resilient learners — Ibn Chambas
7 hours -
Ghana must rethink education around relevance, resilience and responsibility — Ibn Chambas
7 hours -
Prince Harry faces defamation lawsuit from charity he co-founded
7 hours