The residents of Homase in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti region are living in fear due to a surge in armed robberies and drug abuse.
Recently, armed robbers stole a staggering GH₵ 100,000 from a resident, leaving the community in a state of panic.
The situation has become so dire that residents are attributing the rise in drug abuse to the prevalence of galamsey activities in the area, which has drawn in many of the youth.
The lack of social amenities, including good roads, public toilets, and markets, has further compounded the challenges faced by the residents.
Life in Homase has become unbearable, with residents struggling to make ends meet amidst the fear of armed robbery and the scourge of drug abuse.
The police have been working to address the situation, with recent operations resulting in the arrest of several suspects involved in armed robbery and narcotics trafficking.
Story by Bawa Badioo
