A gold dealer, identified only as Awal, has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at Konongo Low Cost in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The fatal incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at around 8:15 p.m., as Awal was returning home from work.
According to Samuel Baiden, Assembly Member for the Amerfa Kyekyewere Electoral Area, the attackers allegedly followed the victim to his residence before opening fire. The assailants are said to have fled the scene with a bag believed to contain money and gold.
Baiden condemned the attack and urged the government and security agencies to intensify security measures in the area to curb the rising spate of violent crimes.
Police are yet to release an official statement or make any arrests in connection with the killing.
