Armed Fulanis Unleash Terror  On Villages Near Kintampo –Ntraban, Busuama Tefoboi, Old Longoro & Yaara Are Hardest-Hit!

A disturbing pattern of armed robberies has been uncovered on the Kintampo-Old Longoro road in the Kintampo North Municipal District, Bono East region. 

Soireenew.com investigation revealed that these violent crimes have become a frequent occurrence on this treacherous road, specifically between Babatokuma Junction and several rural agrarian communities.

Our Senior reporter observed that this hazardous earthen road cuts through a forest, its untarred surface cracked and rutted, waiting to ensnare the unwary traveler. 

The hardest-hit communities are Ntraban, Old Longoro, Tefoboi, Yaara, and Busuama, while other affected communities include Filiyoa, Kandige, Bewele, Techila No. 1 & 2, Banantwoe, Sogleboi, and Babatokuma. 

These communities have faced this alarming situation for the past five years.

Located within Kintampo North Municipal District, these predominantly Mo-speaking people, who also speak Asante Twi, live in fear as traveling on this road has become a daily hazard.

The road's dense forest and towering trees create an ideal environment for the Fulani armed robbers to strike. 

Our investigation further revealed that the robbers lurk in the bushes, preying on unsuspecting victims who commute by tricycles (also known as ‘Aboboyas’) or taxis. 

Funerals and market days are often targeted, as robbers believe these occasions bring large sums of money.

 In addition to the armed robberies, some victims, especially women, have been subjected to rape at gunpoint or knife-point.

Despite numerous complaints to the police in Kintampo, no action has been taken, leading to a decline in commercial vehicles using the road and compounding transportation issues.

 At Ntraban, Soireenews.com learned that it can take up to six or seven hours for a passenger to get an ‘aboboya’ to Kintampo, and even longer for a taxi. The transportation issue worsens on non-funeral and market days.

In response, Ntraban and its neighbouring villages have hired a vigilante group to protect their people. The vigilante group has set up a security barrier, collecting a fee of GH¢ 5 from every vehicle that plies the road to sustain their operations. 

The communities along this stretch appealed to the government to fix their road and increase police patrols to deter the robbers. Meanwhile, members of the vigilante group confirmed to our reporter that the police in Kintampo were aware of their operations.

The communities urged the government to address their plight by fixing the road and increasing police patrols to ensure their safety. 

They emphasised that the government's prompt attention to this matter was crucial to prevent further attacks and restore peace to the affected communities.