Police
A British national has died after being shot during a robbery at a drinking spot in Tema, a port city east of Accra, Ghana’s capital, on Friday.
Police identified the victim as 68-year-old Ashraf Qarmar Parvez, who was attacked by a group of six men attempting to steal his mobile phone.
According to officials, Mr. Parvez sustained gunshot wounds after resisting the robbers and was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Tema.
A 9mm spent bullet casing was recovered from the scene, and police say investigations are ongoing to track down the suspects. Witnesses have already been interviewed as part of the inquiry.
The incident has sparked concern among residents about rising insecurity in parts of Tema. However, a police spokesperson described the shooting as an isolated case, noting that such violent robberies are rare in the area.
Ghanaian authorities have assured the public and the British High Commission in Accra that all efforts are being made to bring the perpetrators to justice.
BBC
