Information reaching our news desk indicates that Ernest Henry Norgbey, the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, is en route to the constituency following the murder of a military officer near the Ashaiman Kuffour Station on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Additionally, the Deputy Minister of Defense plans to visit Michel Camp to meet with commanders and discuss the situation.

Imams in Ashaiman have advised male residents to stay indoors or seek refuge, indicating a heightened sense of caution in the area. There is a possibility that stores will close within the next few hours, reflecting the community's apprehension.

The murder of a military officer has plunged the community into shock and fear.

Initial reports suggest that the officer was robbed and killed while trying to withdraw money from an ATM in the early hours of the morning.

Rumors in the town indicate that the officer's pregnant wife was hospitalized, requiring urgent financial support for her treatment.

Approximately 11 months ago, reports emerged of soldiers allegedly conducting a violent operation in Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra, since midnight.

This incident occurred shortly after their colleague, Imoro Sherrif, was stabbed to death by unknown assailants in the area in March 2023.

Videos circulating on social media showed a young man screaming amidst sounds of flogging, while a neighbor quietly filmed from a nearby window.