By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Diverting premix fuel in Ghana seems not to end anytime soon, as there has been a constant occurrence of such nefarious activity in the news, despite several measures put in place by past and present governments.
The latest are the two persons who are in the grips of the Keta Municipal Police in the Volta Region for their alleged involvement in the diversion of premix fuel meant for fishermen along the Coast in Keta.
The two are the driver of a tanker, and the Secretary of the Nukpesekope Landing Beach Committee, whom have been picked up on Tuesday, April 27, 2022, in the Keta Municipality after they were alleged to be the prime suspects in the diversion,
According to sources, a fuel tanker, with registration number, GT 5422 Z, was parked around the Nukpesekope Premix Fuel Depot on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
The driver of the vehicle however drove off without discharging the fuel, raising suspicion among residents.
The Police were called in after some residents alleged that the fuel in the tanker may have been diverted after it stopped at Afiadenyigba Junction.
The tanker is currently parked at the premises of the Keta Divisional Police Command, while the two suspects are assisting the Police in investigations.
The Keta Divisional Police Command however declined comment on the matter when contacted.