Robbers Shoot Pharmacist In Kumasi
The Chief Executive Officer of Gilat Chemists Limited, Aaron Ohene Agyei, has been shot after his pharmacy was robbed by gunmen at Agric-Kromoase in Kumasi.
He got shot in the stomach by suspected armed robbers but managed to drive about four miles while bleeding, to receive emergency care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
The robbers made away with some cash and mobile phones in the latest of attacks on pharmacies in some parts of the country.
According to report, as the gunman was leaving he spotted Aaron in his car close to the shop.
He shot the pharmacist in the stomach and sent another bullet into his vehicle’s tires.
Bleeding profusely and in pain, Aaron drove about four miles from Kromoase to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s emergency centre.
Police are yet to effect any arrest or issue any official statement on the latest robbery.
The incident comes in the wake of robbery attacks on pharmacies in parts of Accra.