A/R: Krofrom traders left stranded following unauthorized demolition

On Monday, September 8, a demolition exercise was carried out without authorization at dawn, leaving scores of traders at Krofrom, Colombia, in the Kumasi Metropolis, stranded.

The operation, which took place around 2:00 a.m., was carried out by unidentified individuals who destroyed dozens of shops, resulting in the loss of goods and personal belongings.

As one affected trader recounted to Sikka Fm Reporter Nana Yeboah, “Around 2:00 am, we were woken up by some noises and saw them demolishing the shops, destroying our personal belongings and goods.” The traders were frustrated that no official notice was served, despite some receiving verbal warnings two weeks prior from unidentified persons claiming the land had been sold. A trader emphasized,

“They didn’t give us any notice; if they had, we would have removed our things.”one trader said.

“They came to inform us two weeks ago that someone had purchased the land, and so they have given us two weeks to leave, but we were waiting for an official letter,” another added.