A gang of armed robbers on Saturday attacked a fuel filling station at Asenema, a suburb of Adukrom in the Eastern region.
According to sources, the robbers made away with an amount of ¢1,200 and mobile phones.
The armed men numbering about three attacked a female attendant and a private security man on duty.
They hit the security man with a club rendering him powerless before they carried out their operation.
The armed men also robbed passengers in a commercial vehicle buying fuel at the station.
The Okere Municipal Chief Executive, Nana Addo Kenneth, who confirmed the incident suspects a localised robbery gang.
Sources say the Adukrom Police arrived at the robbery scene late after they had fled into a nearby bush.
Meanwhile, the fuel filling station has been temporarily shut down while the police commence investigations.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s 2025/26 football season to begin on July 1
24 minutes -
Ghana’s neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict commendable – GLOSARGG
32 minutes -
Abuakwa South MP engages religious bodies to promote special needs education
38 minutes -
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Platinum Impact Ltd. to boost work abroad initiative
43 minutes -
Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Victor Adjei Wiredu
44 minutes -
Health Top-Up Services transforms public health, safety in Ghana
47 minutes -
Cedi appreciation: PassionAir announces 10% fare reduction across all destinations
48 minutes -
Togo suspends French state-owned broadcasters RFI and France 24 for alleged biased reporting
56 minutes -
Edmund Adwetewa Tumtuo
1 hour -
Why Ntim’s Resignation is Preferable to Indefinite Absence in a Struggling NPP
1 hour -
Ghana ranked 10th in Africa with highest fuel prices
2 hours -
Abuakwa South MP donates GH¢45,200 to support feeding at Kibi School for the Deaf
2 hours -
‘Just the beginning’ – Finance Minister Ato Forson hails Fitch ratings boost for Ghana
2 hours -
Coral Reef champions inclusive tech education at ALX Ghana event
2 hours -
Ghana’s inflation to average 15% in 2025 – Fitch
2 hours