Emefs Construction Limited has dismissed reports suggesting that persons who attacked the Public Affairs Manager at the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority [GPHA] in charge of Tema Port, followed her through the gates of the estate to commit the act.
Josephine Asante was stabbed to death at her residence at Emef Estate in Afienya near Tema, after she returned from a Senior Staff party.
[contextly_sidebar id=”jKpNsoNPeit4rks17NOYM1nLaHDElxkr”]There have been suggestions that the victim might have been trailed by the attackers into her home to the commit the act.
Emefs Estates in a statement however dismissed such claims.
“Contrary to speculations that an assassin or group of assassins might have followed the deceased home through the gates to commit the dastardly act, we wish to state clearly that it was not so.
All Emefs Estates, namely: Lagoon View, Hill View, Palace and Gardens are walled and well protected by very watchful and resilient security personnel and there was no way an assassin or group of assassins could have followed the victim into the estate without being noticed and accosted,” the statement said.
The Police have began investigations into the incident and have picked Mrs. Asante’s houseboy for interrogation.
Below is the statement from Emef Construction Limited
PRESS RELEASE FROM EMEFS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED RE: MURDER OF MRS. JOSEPHINE ASANTE
We regret the ill-fated incident that occurred on Sunday, the 13th of January 2019 at our Mataheko (Hillview-Palace) Estate in which one of our residents, Mrs. Josephine Asante, the wife of a homeowner was gruesomely murdered in her bedroom.
Our deepest sympathy goes to the entire Asante and allied families during this very difficult time of their lives. Contrary to speculations that an assassin or group of assassins might have followed the deceased home through the gates to commit the dastardly act, we wish to state clearly that it was not so.
All Emefs Estates, namely: Lagoon View, Hill View, Palace and Gardens are walled and well protected by very watchful and resilient security personnel and there was no way an assassin or group of assassins could have followed the victim into the estate without being noticed and accosted
As we continue to work closely with the Police to unravel the mystery, we urge all residents, business partners and other stake holders to remain calm and go about their normal activities as investigations of the heinous crime continue.
At least a suspect has been arrested. We shall come out with further communiqué as and when we have further insights. Thank you for bearing with us during these challenging times. Emefs Estates continues to build your dream homes and your maximum security remains our top priority. SGD EMEFS MANAGEMENT
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By: Marian Ansah| citinewsroom.com| Ghana
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