Gold dealer gunned down in Konongo, robbers flee with cash, gold
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The attack happened 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 assailants trailed him to his residence before opening fire.
A gold dealer known as Awal was shot dead by unknown gunmen at Konongo Low Cost in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
The attack happened 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 assailants trailed him to his residence before opening fire.
The attackers made away with a bag believed to contain cash and gold before escaping.
Mr Baiden has appealed to thBidenrnment and security agencies to intensify patrols and security interventions in the area, citing growing concerns over violent crimes.
