Two policemen got drowned in Oda river at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. These men were sent to arrest armed robbers who have taken over the community.
According to the report given by the divisional crime officer, He explains how they had a call from the people of Bokro saying they have been attacked by some armed robbers, so they need help. He further speaks on how four of the police men were assigned immediately to this particular town.
The armed robbers escaped by crossing the Oda river. The determination of the policemen to catch the armed robbers led them to cross the river.
It was reported their canoe capsized and drowned. Two of them and the paddler were found alive .
The other drowned policemen( Akwesi Boateng and Stephen Kyeremeh ) have not been found yet.
The the search continues till there are found.