Two unidentified men armed with knives reportedly attacked a revenue officer at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Yilo Krobo District Hospital at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in an attempted robbery.
The assailants approached the officer under the pretense of seeking help for a patient. Believing they were genuine clients, the officer opened her office to alert those in charge of registration. It was at that point that the men turned on her, demanding to know where the cash was kept.
The attackers inflicted a deep cut on her right eyebrow and arm, causing her to fall. They then forcefully opened the drawers in search of money. However, they fled moments later when the officer screamed for help.
The exact point of entry used by the robbers remains unclear. The security officer on duty claimed he did not see the suspects enter the premises.
Management, however, believes the hospital’s vulnerable perimeter fencing may have played a role in the breach.
Dr. Francisca Mensah Darkwah, Medical Superintendent of the Yilo Krobo District Hospital, told Citi News that the attack has prompted an urgent need for enhanced security measures. She also disclosed changes to the hospital’s operational schedule to reduce staff exposure during late-night hours.
Hospital authorities are calling for immediate improvements to security infrastructure to prevent future incidents.
