Tensions soared in the Atebubu Amantin Municipality of the Bono East Region when a group of drivers stormed the local police station on the night of Friday, January 10, following the brutal killing of a 75-year-old driver by suspected armed robbers.
The drivers, already frustrated by the growing number of robberies in the area, accused the police of neglecting their duty to ensure their safety.
In the heat of their protest, a police vehicle was damaged, escalating an already volatile situation.
The tragic incident occurred around 10 p.m.