A 58-year-old Wildlife Resource Guard, Richard Otwey, has been shot and killed by a suspected poacher during a routine patrol operation at the Kakum Forest Reserve in the Assin South District of Ghana’s Central Region.
The tragic incident occurred while Otwey and other wildlife officers were conducting patrols aimed at preventing illegal hunting and protecting the forest reserve’s natural resources.
The suspected poacher reportedly opened fire on the wildlife guard during the operation, resulting in his death.
Authorities are expected to intensify efforts to track down the suspect as investigations continue into the killing. The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers faced by wildlife officers working to combat poaching and protect Ghana’s forest reserves.
The Kakum Forest Reserve is one of Ghana’s important conservation areas and a major tourist attraction, making the fight against illegal hunting and other environmental crimes a key priority for wildlife authorities.
Source: newsthemegh.com