The Ashanti North Regional Police is on a manhunt for persons alleged to have killed a 23-year-old bus conductor in a highway robbery.

On Wednesday, some armed men attacked a bus within the Offinso South Municipality, leading to the death of the bus conductor.

This has heightened insecurity among residents of the catchment area.

In a press release from the police, the public is being assured of improvement in security measures along highways within the region.

Heightened security measures adopted by the police include increased highway patrols, established mobile checkpoints, and activation of rapid response teams to deal with emergencies.

The Command indicates there is an ongoing investigation into the matter, as they extend calls to the public to volunteer relevant information to aid the police.