A police Constable by name Regina Angenu has been shot dead at Bawku in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
The incident is said to have happened on Sunday 23rd January,2022.at 17:05hrs.
Sources within the Police Service told Atinkaonline.com that, the deceased Regina Angenu who was stationed at Paga had gone to visit her “police boyfriend” at Bawku and on their motorbike to drop Regina at the lorry station, some unknown gunmen hiding in the bushes fired gunshots at them, killing Regina.
The source noted that, the two police officers were not in their official uniforms when the incident happened.
Reasons as to why she was shot has not been disclosed yet.
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Two entities, Wacam and CEIA are calling on the Government and relevant agencies to conduct full-scale investigation into the explosion that occurred on Thursday, 20th January 2022 at Apiate.
A vehicle conveying explosives to Chirano Mining Company exploded at Apiate community after colliding with a motor cycle.
The explosives detonated, setting the whole town ablaze, killing and maiming scores of residents as well as destroying properties of the residents.
It has been confirmed that 13 have died while almost 160 were injured.
In a joint press statement,
Wacam and CEIA expressed their deepest condolence to the Chiefs and people of Apiate community who have lost their loved ones.
“We wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. We also commend Government for immediately activating the National Emergency Response Mechanism to address the situation. We salute the gallant men and women from Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, NADMO, National Ambulance Service, Staff of Ghana Health Service in the affected area as well as the entire citizens who assisted in bringing relief to the affected people,” the two stated.
Wacam and CEIA further commended the Churches in the area, particularly the Catholic Parish in Bogoso for releasing their church hall to be used in accommodating the displaced residents from the community.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com| Vincent Kwofi
