TRAGIC: Angry youth set National Security vehicle ablaze after 2 perish in collision

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Collision claims 2 lives in Kadjebi district, angry youth set National Security vehicle ablaze

A collision involving a Cocoa Taskforce Isuzu vehicle and a suspected Toyota Vitz carrying bags of dried cocoa beans has resulted in the tragic death of two individuals in the District.

The incident occurred during a chase from Dodi-Papase to when the Cocoa Taskforce vehicle collided with a motorbike.

The rider, Peter Agblah, a 21-year-old footballer with Warriors, a division two football team in the Region, succumbed to his injuries instantly.

The pillion, Paul Arlowe, also a 22-year-old footballer from the same team, sustained various degrees of injury and was rushed to the St. Mary Theresa Hospital, Dodi-Papase. Unfortunately, he later passed away from his injuries. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital's mortuary.

The , caused by the National Security Cocoa Taskforce vehicle, has stirred emotions among the youth of Koto-Nkwanta, a community in the Kadjebi District, leading to the setting ablaze of the vehicle.

David Agblah, the brother of the deceased Peter Agblah, shared with the (GNA) that the tragic incident occurred as his late brother was returning from Kadjebi to their village, Yadzo.

Superintendent Gyan-Mante Frempong, the Kadjebi District Police Commander, confirmed the , stating that investigations are currently underway.

The incident, which transpired on Monday, December 25, around 20:48 hours, has plunged Koto-Nkwanta and neighbouring villages into mourning.

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