Augustine Mensah a mobile money vendor has been shot dead by unidentified persons at Manso-Asamang in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.
According to reports, the 33-year-old, Augustine Mensah was invited by one of his clients to complete a transaction after he had closed for the day on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
After completing the transaction with his client, Augustine was headed home when the unfortunate happened, leading to his death.
A good Samaritan who saw his laying in a pool of blood rushed him to the hospital, only for him to be pronounced dead.
His death comes exactly two weeks after a young woman, Patricia Nimako, who was in her early thirties, was shot and killed at her mobile money vending shop in Krofrom, in the Kumasi Metropolis.
Patricia Nimako was laid to rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025, but no arrests have been made despite the bereaved family’s continued demand for justice.
The latest incident at Manso-Asamang has left residents in a state of shock and mourning.
Police have begun investigations into the incident.
Attacks on mobile vendors across the country has become an increasing occurrence, spreading fear amongst all engaged in such business.
The mobile money vendors association has condemned such attacks on their members, and called on government to take swift action in addressing these recurring attacks.
