Tragedy in Ngleshie Amanfro: 21-Year-Old MoMo Vendor Gunned Down in Suspected Robbery

Ngleshie Amanfro, Accra —
A wave of shock and sorrow has swept through the Ngleshie Amanfro community in the Ga South Municipality after a 21-year-old mobile money vendor, Desmond Adzah, was brutally shot and killed in what residents believe was a targeted robbery attack.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, near Quarters Junction. Desmond was returning home after closing his MoMo business for the day when he was reportedly ambushed by unknown gunmen. Residents say they heard a series of gunshots and rushed to the scene to find the young man critically injured.

He was quickly transported to the Ngleshie Amanfro Polyclinic, but despite efforts by medical personnel, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Eyewitness Ruben Kumor, who had interacted with Desmond moments before the shooting, recounted, “He told me someone wanted to withdraw money. Just after he passed, we heard the shots. We rushed to the scene but the attackers had fled.”

Desmond’s sister, Erica Adzah, expressed deep anguish over the incident and raised suspicions that the attack may not have been random. “My brother doesn’t fight with anyone. I believe he knew the people. They wanted to rob him, but they also didn’t want him to live and identify them,” she said tearfully.

The assailants reportedly fled with a bag believed to contain money and valuables, intensifying suspicions of a robbery motive.

This incident has reignited growing concerns over security in Ngleshie Amanfro. Residents complain about frequent robbery cases, particularly involving motorcycle-riding assailants. Despite the presence of a nearby police station, the community says there’s a noticeable absence of nighttime patrols and quick emergency response.

“We have a police station here, but patrols are rare,” Ruben Kumor added. “We keep hearing gunshots and thefts almost every other week. Who will be next?”

Community leaders and residents are calling on the Ghana Police Service to:

1. Launch a full-scale investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

2. Increase police patrols, especially at night.

3. Collaborate with local leaders to identify crime hotspots.

4. Support families affected by these attacks through victim assistance initiatives.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the Ghana Police Service has yet to release an official statement regarding the murder.

Meanwhile, Desmond’s family prepares for burial, weighed down not just by grief but by the unanswered question—why Desmond?