A 30 year old commercial driver has been killed after he reportedly joined a late night pursuit of suspected robbers at Kotwi Nkoransa in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.
The deceased, identified as Kwadwo Yeboah, was reportedly asleep at home with his partner, Martha, when they heard shouts that suspected robbers were operating in the area at about 2am on Friday, August 28, 2026.
According to Martha, Yeboah immediately left the room to join residents who were pursuing the suspects.
She said she tried to persuade him to stay indoors, but he decided to go after the suspected robbers.
During the pursuit, the suspects allegedly confronted Yeboah and attacked him with a sharp object.
He sustained serious injuries and died as a result.
The incident has left residents shocked, as what began as an attempt to help pursue suspected robbers ended in the death of the young commercial driver.
The police have begun investigations and are searching for the suspects responsible for the attack.
