The Police patrol team in a joint operation at Betinase near Subin in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region has shot Shepherd Tormenu on the Offin River .
The joint team was on their normal patrol Operation fight illegal mining around the Offin River and it's enclave.
Upon getting to the boundary of the river they saw people mining in the Offin River.
As they normally do , they started firing at the spot to deter them.
Unfortunately for them , one shot hit directly at one of the miner's jaw , causing him to bleed profusely and unable to talk.
The rifle used was an AK - 47 assault rifle .
The 27 year old Shepherd Tormenu who was shot was together with his colleagues operating on the Offin River at the time of the shooting.
According to report gathered by facetvnews, the victim is in critical condition.
He was quickly sent to the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Dunkwa Offin Police command has now began investigation into the matter.
They assured the General Public that the results of the investigation will be made known to them .
By :
Kobina Nyamekye , Dunkwa Offin - C/R
Edited by Asare-Addo Paul
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