On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the police confirmed that one of their officers perished in a terrifying attack on a bullion vehicle at a gas station in Ablekuma Fanmilk, a suburb of Accra, the nation's capital.
The officer, who was seated in the front of the white van during the assault, was killed by a barrage of gunfire from one of the four attackers.
The perpetrators were able to escape the scene with two bags whose contents are unknown.
The courageous foursome attacked two motorcycles in broad daylight, causing pandemonium among the gas station's customers.
As details emerged, photographs of the deceased police officer began to circulate. One of the images shows him donning a wedding band, indicating his marital status.
Another poignant photograph depicts the officer with his wife, a reminder of the tragic loss his loved ones endured.
The officer's surname, Amoah, was revealed in a subsequent statement from Star Oil, the corporation involved in the incident, even though the initial police report on the incident did not provide a complete identification.