Kakum National Park killing: Brother recounts how resource guard was shot during patrol
The brother of a resource guard who was shot dead during a patrol at the Kakum National Park has recounted the moments leading to the fatal incident, saying the deceased called for help shortly after a gunshot was heard. The incident occurred during a routine patrol by wildlife officers, who were reportedly tracking suspected bushmeat hunters, locally referred to as “butchers”. The deceased,…
Benjamin Ahadu, the brother of a resource guard killed during a patrol at Kakum National Park, described the events leading to his brother's death. The incident occurred during a routine patrol to track suspected bushmeat hunters, when the team heard gunshots and witnessed one of the suspects fleeing. His brother called for help shortly after, and when the team found him, he was already dead with a gunshot wound to his chest.
This is not the first such incident at the park, as Ahadu claimed a similar shooting occurred 11 years ago, and the current incident may be linked. The family is seeking justice and emphasizes they will not take matters into their own hands. This tragic event highlights the dangerous situations faced by wildlife officers and resource guards in protected areas.
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