Police officer battling for his life as armed robbers leave him with 8 bullet wounds

According to a Daily Guide report, the officer identified as Sergeant Thomas Akoka was on escort duty at Kotosaa near Juaboso when he was attacked by a gang of four robbers who had no hesitation in putting 8 bullets in him.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at about 1:30 in the afternoon. The victim is said to have been rescued by a reinforcement team from the District Police Headquarters following a distress call and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The officer is now said to be responding to treatment at the hospital’s Emergency Unit and has already received a call from the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh and the Director-General Police Welfare, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Dankwa.