A man identified as Balenbogma, believed to be in his 50s, has been shot and killed by armed robbers, while his son, in his 20s, is in critical condition following a brutal attack on the Bole-Bamboi highway.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Taselema, a community along the Techiman-Wa route.

The victims were reportedly travelling from Sunyani to Lawra to attend their late mother’s burial when they encountered the armed robbers.

Eyewitnesses, including some commercial drivers who narrowly escaped, told Adom News that the robbers have been capitalising on the poor road conditions to stage frequent ambushes.

They called on the government to urgently rehabilitate the road to help curb both accidents and robberies.

In some instances, the criminals are said to have gone as far as sexually assaulting female passengers.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Taselema Polyclinic mortuary, while the injured son is receiving treatment at the same facility.

Residents and commuters are urging authorities to improve road infrastructure and increase police patrols to ensure safety on the stretch.