- Cocoa clerk Lucas Osei, 41, attacked by four masked robbers in his home
- Robbers made off with GH¢ 100,000, laptops, and phones, leaving Osei in critical condition
- Police investigation ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward
A vicious robbery at a residence in New Habitat, a suburb of Assin Fosu, has left a 41-year-old cocoa purchasing clerk, Lucas Osei, in a critical condition at St. Francis Xavier Hospital.
The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m., involved four masked assailants armed with machetes and scissors, who made off with GH¢ 100,000, two laptops, and two mobile phones.
Neighbors discovered Osei in a pool of blood after he screamed for help and promptly rescued him. Police swiftly responded to the scene, led by Superintendent Kwabena Darkoh, but the suspects had already fled. However, the officers recovered the machete and scissors used in the attack, which are being held as evidence.
Central North Regional Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe and his team visited the hospital to assess Osei’s injuries, which have left the community in shock. The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the region, especially for individuals handling large sums of money. The community is now grappling with fear and uncertainty in the wake of this violent crime.
“We urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation,” said DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe. “We will do everything possible to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.”
