A Mobile Money operator identified as Rabiu sustained gunshot wounds and was promptly transported to the Walewale Government Hospital for urgent medical care on Monday evening in the North East Region of Ghana.

According to reports from eyewitnesses, the attack unfolded at a bustling bus station near Nalerigu Junction, located along the Tamale-Bolga Road, within the heart of Walewale township.

Witnesses recounted that three assailants arrived at the scene on motorcycles, initiating the assault with warning shots before directing gunfire at the young operator.

Confirming the incident, Aremeyaw Somo Lucky, the Municipal Chief Executive, acknowledged the severity of the situation and confirmed that the police had initiated a search for the perpetrators.

"I have just received this information about 5 minutes ago," stated the MCE, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.

While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of individuals employed in the Mobile Money sector, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures to protect their well-being.