Okada rider shot by passenger in Assin Dunkwa

A 30-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Kwame Prah, has been shot by a passenger he was travelling with at Assin Dunkwa near Assin Fosu.

The suspect boarded the 'Okada' from Assin Assin Adiembra en route Assin South through Assin Fosu.

On reaching Assin Fosu, the suspect who was carrying a big bag then changed the route and demanded that the rider takes changes the destination to Assin Dunkwa.

The pillion rider snatched the motorcycle and shot the rider in the process.

The victim is currently battling for his life at St. Francis Hospital in Assin Fosu.

The suspect is, however, on the run.

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The Assemblyman of Dwabronoso electoral area in Assin Fosu, Eric Mensah, explained to Adom News that "he fired the shots at the rider's back, his elbows and feet."

The Assin Fosu District police commander, Chief Supt. Cephas Arthur confirmed the incident.

He also advised all commercial motorcycle riders to be security cautious in their dealings.

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