Funeral Of Callistus Amoah The Police Officer Who Was Shot At Ablekuma During A Bullion Van Robbery Held

Funeral Of Callistus Amoah The Police Officer Who Was Shot At Ablekuma During A Bullion Van Robbery Held

  • The funeral service of Callistus Amoah, the police officer who was shot during a bullion van robbery at Ablekuma Fanmilk Star Oil Filling Station, has been held
  • Images from the emotional burial ceremony were shared by Citi FM on their verified Facebook page
  • Notable attendees included the current Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare

The funeral service for Callistus Amoah, the brave police officer who tragically lost his life during a bullion van robbery at the Ablekuma Fanmilk Star Oil Filling Station, has taken place.

On June 22, 2023, a group of four armed robbers attacked the van, which was transporting an undisclosed amount of money.

Citi FM shared heartrending images from the burial ceremony on their verified Facebook page. Dignitaries in attendance included the current Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare.

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Funeral Of Callistus Amoah police officer who died in bullion van robbery held
Funeral of police officer who died in bullion van robbery held Photo credit: Citi FM
Source: Facebook

The ceremony was filled with emotions as family, friends, and colleagues bid farewell to a courageous officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty

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Callistus Amoah's untimely death has been an unfortunate repetition of similar risks faced by law enforcement personnel in their commitment to protect and serve the Ghanaian community.

Ghanaians were saddened by the burial service of the late Callistus Amoah

Below are some reactions netizens shared in the comment section of the pictures on Facebook.

Avagah Wonder commented:

Ooh God..such a young soul....my heart out to the wife and little kid

Eunice Ansah Mensah indicated:

May God receive his soul so heartbreaking

Haidab Hany stated:

This is very sad. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family, friends and the entire Ghana Police Service.

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Wife of Lance Corporal Callistus Amoah who died in bullion van robbery speaks about his godliness

As YEN.com.gh reported, the late police officer's wife tearfully recounted his godliness.

He would kneel and pray even without his weapon before leaving the house, his wife revealed with tears, sharing his strong Christian customs.

She believed that Lance Corporal Amoah's constant attention to prayer and his daily spiritual practices was evidence of his commitment to his faith.

Viral video suggests robbers were arrested by police shortly after attack

Meanwhile, after the assault on the bullion vehicle, a video has circulated online claiming that the robbers were apprehended soon after the assault.

About four criminals ambushed the vehicle carrying the cash, killed the police escort, and fled with the money.

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Ebenezer Agbey Quist (HOD Human-Interest) Ebenezer Agbey Quist is the Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. He has a BSc in Chemical Engineering from KNUST (2017) with 8 years of experience as a writer and 3 years as an editor. He has certificates in AFP courses on digital investigation techniques. At YEN.com.gh, Ebenezer has won the Outstanding Achievement for Professional Conduct Award and the Best Human Interest Editor Award. He is also the author of 3 books. You can contact him via ebenezer.quist@yen.com.gh.