A grieving family has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the investigation into a fatal accident at Kasoa-Ofaakor Junction that reportedly killed two people and left a young nursing graduate critically injured, amid concerns about the police's handling of the case.

The family alleges that nearly two weeks after the September 30, 2026, crash, officers at the Kasoa-Ofaakor Police Station had failed to provide a satisfactory update on the investigation or adequately communicate with them about the driver allegedly involved.

The injured survivor, Fatia Wichi, a registered nurse awaiting posting after completing her training in 2023, is also appealing for financial assistance to undergo surgery on her legs and hand. According to her family, the procedure is expected to cost GH¢80,000.

Speaking to Onua TV's Kwame Kakraba at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Eric Atitso, an uncle of the deceased, recounted how the family learnt of the accident and subsequently began seeking answers from the police.

According to Mr Atitso, the accident occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, when a Hyundai 4x4 private vehicle allegedly knocked down a motorcycle carrying three people — two women and a male rider — at the Kasoa-Ofaakor Junction.

He said he first learnt of the incident around 6:00 a.m. after receiving a call from his niece Fatia Wichi's phone. However, when he answered, an unfamiliar voice asked whether he knew the owner of the phone.

After confirming that the phone belonged to his niece, a nurse, he was reportedly asked to rush to the accident scene.

"When I arrived at the scene, I saw the wreckage and immediately went to the Kasoa-Ofaakor Police Station to formally report the incident," he recounted.

At the station, Mr Atitso said he met a Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) officer identified as Issaka Yakubu, who confirmed that an accident had occurred.

The officer reportedly informed him that two people — a woman and a man — had died, while another woman had survived but was in critical condition and had been rushed to a hospital.

Mr Atitso said the officer directed him to the mortuary to identify the deceased before he could proceed with the necessary formalities.

At the mortuary, he identified the body of his relative, Happy Wichi, the mother of Fatia Wichi, as well as that of the motorcycle rider, who was not a member of the family. His niece, Fatia, was subsequently confirmed as the surviving victim.

After the identification, he said he was allowed to lodge a formal complaint. He later returned to the accident scene with the MTTD officer, who reportedly explained how the crash had occurred.

However, Mr Atitso said his concerns grew when he asked about the whereabouts of the driver allegedly involved in the accident.

He claimed the officer initially told him to remain calm and allow the police to do their work before pointing out the driver, identified as Samuel Darkora, from a distance.

The family member said he was troubled by what he perceived as the driver's apparent freedom despite the reported deaths and the critical injuries sustained by the survivor.

The encounter allegedly led to a misunderstanding between Mr Atitso and the officer, prompting him to leave the station and return to the hospital to attend to his injured niece.

He further alleged that when he returned to the Ofaakor Police District the following day, Thursday, October 1, the MTTD officer handling the case and the District Police Commander gave him differing explanations without providing clear assurances about the progress of the investigation.

The family also said subsequent checks indicated that the vehicle involved belonged to the driver's father, who they claim is a military officer. This claim has not been independently verified.

'We have no money to fight the 'case'—Family

Mr Atitso said the family was devastated by the loss of Happy Wichi and the uncertainty surrounding the investigation, particularly as they struggled to raise money for Fatia's treatment.

He said the injured nurse remained on admission at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, where she was expected to undergo urgent surgery on both legs and one hand.

"Her condition is described as very critical, and she urgently needs surgery on both legs and her hand before she can walk again. The doctor said the surgery will cost GH¢80,000," he said.

The uncle expressed disappointment that, according to the family, no officer from the Kasoa-Ofaakor District Police Command had visited Fatia at the hospital or called to provide an update on the case.

"We are appealing directly to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and to Onua TV/TV3 to help us seek justice. We are very sad about how the Kasoa-Ofaakor District Police is treating us, all because we do not have money to fight the case," he said.

"We do not have money to hire a lawyer, and we have already used our contributions to support Fatia Wichi's treatment. We are totally broken. We are calling on the general public to help us get justice."

A senior sister of the deceased, identified as Aunty Abiba Mohammed, also called for a transparent investigation into the circumstances of the crash and accountability where wrongdoing is established.

Speaking emotionally about the family's loss, she said a proper investigation into the driver's actions, alongside accountability from the police, would help bring the family some peace.

'I can't walk or even sit 'up'—Injured nurse appeals for help

In a separate interview with Onua TV at the Female Surgical Ward of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Fatia Wichi appealed to the public and influential individuals to support her medical treatment.

Wichi said she completed her training at the Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College in 2023 and is a registered nurse who is still awaiting posting.

She said the injuries she sustained in the accident had left her unable to walk or even sit upright without difficulty.

"I am a registered nurse. I completed in the year 2023 at Sunyani Nurses and Midwifery College. I was involved in an accident, and I can't walk or even rise to sit," she said.

"The doctor taking care of me said I have to pay GH¢80,000 before he will operate on my hand and legs, so I need support from individuals who are watching me."

The young nurse appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, businessman Ibrahim Mahama and the Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College to come to her aid.

Her appeal comes as the family continues to seek financial support for her treatment while demanding answers from the police over the deaths of her mother and the motorcycle rider.

Police confirm investigation

When contacted by Onua TV, the police officer handling the accident case reportedly confirmed that the matter was under investigation but declined to provide further details.

The Kasoa-Ofaakor Police Station falls under the Odupong Kpehe/Ofaakor District within the Kasoa Divisional Command of the Central East Police Region.

The family is calling on the IGP to intervene, ensure a transparent investigation and provide clarity on the steps being taken in the case.

The allegations of police inaction and the family's account of the driver's treatment have not been independently established. The police have confirmed that the case is under investigation, but no further details were provided in the report.

Meanwhile, Fatia Wichi remains in need of financial assistance for the surgery her family says could help her regain mobility.

EA