In a chilling incident at Awutu Bontrase, located in the Awutu Senya West district of the Central Region, an alleged notorious car snatcher met a gruesome end, while two of his accomplices were apprehended during a car theft operation.These suspects, believed to be residents of Nsawam, were known to operate in the Kasoa area and its surroundings within the Central Region.

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Reports indicate that on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at approximately 6:00 am, the suspects engaged a taxi driver's services to take them to Awutu Bosomabra, ostensibly to inspect some land.Upon reaching a secluded part of the road, the suspects abruptly instructed the taxi driver to halt the vehicle and launched a violent assault, attempting to forcibly seize his Hyundai taxi bearing registration number GE 5718-22.

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The terrified driver, crying out for assistance, drew the attention of nearby villagers, who promptly rushed to his aid. They successfully apprehended the suspects in the midst of their nefarious act.However, in a tragic turn of events, one of the suspects met a grisly fate as he was subjected to mob violence and beaten to death before the arrival of the police.

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The surviving culprits were subsequently handed over to the Awutu Bontrase police for further investigation.The deceased has been transported to the Winneba Specialist and Trauma Hospital, while law enforcement authorities initiate an inquiry into the shocking incident.The partially damaged vehicle involved in the crime has been impounded and is currently held at the police station pending the ongoing investigation

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