A British man, Ashraf Qarmar Parvez, aged 68, died following a shooting incident during a robbery in Tema, Ghana, on Friday, according to local police. Parvez was reportedly shot when he attempted to prevent the theft of his phone at a drinking establishment. Despite being taken to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Ghanaian authorities are currently investigating the incident and are in pursuit of the shooter, who is believed to be one of six suspects present at the scene. These suspects reportedly fled the area on motorbikes. A spent 9mm bullet shell has been recovered from the location of the shooting, and police have interviewed witnesses as part of their investigation.
The UK Foreign Office has stated that it is providing support to the family of the deceased man. In relation to the incident, it has raised concerns regarding security in Tema, an industrial city located to the east of Accra, the Ghanaian capital. However, a representative from the local police mentioned that shootings of this nature are uncommon in the area.
Furthermore, police have indicated that they are making efforts to contact the British Embassy to officially inform them about the incident involving their national. While this event has highlighted potential security issues, the police’s categorization of it as a rare occurrence may lead to questions about safety measures in similar public settings.
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