The timber market workers alleged that their colleague lost his life due to a chase by forestry guards, which led to his death.
“According to them, their colleague had gone to Akyem Abenase to collect wood.
On their return journey with the wood, they were intercepted by forest guards, who gave them chase.
During the pursuit, the colleague’s vehicle was knocked down, resulting in his death.”
They accused the forestry guards of being responsible for their colleague’s death.
In protest, the timber market workers demonstrated and destroyed properties belonging to the Forestry Commission.
When Odacitizen.com attempted to speak with the Forestry Commission, they declined to comment, stating that they needed to seek permission from their superiors before addressing the issue.”
