Two young men have been arrested by the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police for allegedly stealing iron rods from the Agenda 111 hospital project site at Ofaakor in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.

A third suspect is currently on the run, and the police are actively pursuing him.
The Agenda 111 project is a government initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare by constructing hospitals in every district and region.

The project, initiated by the Government of Ghana during the presidency of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, includes the design, construction, and commissioning of 101 district hospitals, seven regional hospitals, two psychiatric hospitals, and the redevelopment of existing facilities.

Incident

According to eyewitnesses, the three suspects arrived at the project site with a tricycle and were intercepted by security men at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School.

When confronted, they allegedly admitted to stealing the iron rods from the project site.

A long chase ensued when the security men attempted to arrest them, resulting in the capture of two suspects while one managed to escape.

Recovery of Stolen Items

Upon their arrest, 31 pieces of 18-millimetre iron rods were found in the tricycle they were using to cart the stolen items.

During interrogation, the suspects allegedly admitted to the crime, explaining that it was their second time stealing iron rods from the site.

Reaction

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Awutu Senya East Assembly, Seth Banini, has visited the scene and the project site, where he condemned the actions of the suspects.

He cautioned the youth in Kasoa to desist from such acts that tarnish the area's reputation and reiterated his commitment to creating job opportunities for them.

Current Status of Agenda 111 Project

The Agenda 111 project has faced challenges, with the present administration accusing its predecessor of leaving no dedicated source of funding for the project, bringing work at various project sites to a standstill.