Armed men storm health centre to assault patient into coma

About ten armed young men stormed the Akoti Health Centre in Assin Wurakese in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region to violently attack a patient receiving treatment.

The incident is said to have occurred after a violent altercation ensued between a man, Yaw Buabeng and a couple, during which both parties reportedly inflicted cutlass wounds on each other.

One of the victims, identified as Daniel, who sustained deep wounds on his arm, was the first to arrive at the facility for urgent medical attention.

Shortly after, Yaw Buabeng, bleeding heavily from head and hand injuries, was also rushed to the centre for treatment.

According to reports, as nurses began treating him, armed men wielding machetes, sticks, and clubs stormed the facility and assaulted Buabeng, beating him into a coma.

During the attack, the nurses fled the facility, abandoning their duties.

The matter has been officially reported to the Assin Fosu District Police Command for investigation.

A team of police officers led by District Commander ASP Jacob Kumdzro, alongside Assin Fosu Municipal Health Director Benjamin Amoakoh has since visited the facility to assess the situation.

Yaw Buabeng is currently receiving treatment at the ST. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu under police guard.