A violent armed robbery attack in the Offinso South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed the life of a bus conductor, commonly known as a ‘trotro mate.’
The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, along the Ayinasusu–Salam road.
According to eyewitnesses, two individuals posing as passengers approached a commercial minibus.
As they attempted to board, a third accomplice suddenly emerged from nearby bushes and opened fire, fatally shooting the conductor.
Assembly Member for the Ayinasusu Electoral Area, Ibrahim Yogo, confirmed the incident in an interview with Citi News.
He revealed that after shooting the mate, the robbers turned their attention to the driver, demanding possession of a sack believed to have been handed over to him earlier in Wenchi.
“The gunmen threatened the driver and fired warning shots into the air to scare off onlookers. Upon hearing the gunfire, I immediately contacted the police, who rushed to the scene, but the suspects had already escaped,” Yogo recounted.
This is the first such incident recorded in the area, and it has sparked widespread concern among residents and commuters who rely on the route for travel.
Police have launched a full investigation and are working to track down the perpetrators. Meanwhile, the incident has reignited calls for improved security along regional roads, particularly in areas prone to bandit activity.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as efforts to bring the assailants to justice intensify.
