A group of armed men attacked the revenue officer on duty at the Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving the staff traumatized and calling for improved security measures at the facility.
The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when Madam Naomi, the revenue officer, was at her post. According to the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Francisca Darkwah, the assailants disguised themselves as patients seeking medical attention.
“One of the men approached the revenue area claiming he needed a folder, but the officer in charge of folders was at the washroom. In an attempt to assist, Madam Naomi was lured into a trap. Two unidentified men armed with knives suddenly appeared and demanded she hand over all money in her possession,” Dr. Darkwah narrated.
The attackers, however, failed to find any significant amount of money. In the process, Madam Naomi sustained injuries to her face and hand during the struggle.
Dr. Darkwah revealed that while this is the first time the revenue office has been directly targeted, the facility itself has experienced previous attacks. She appealed to authorities to urgently support the hospital with security cameras and improve patrols in the area.
“We are calling on the police to increase patrols along this route and provide surveillance systems to ensure the safety of staff and patients,” she urged.
The matter has since been reported to the police, who have commenced investigations into the incident.
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