A 36-year-old taxi driver who was shot and killed by suspected armed robbers at American Farm, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, will be buried on December 20, 2025 at Ngleshie Amanfro.
The date was announced by the family during a one-week observance held on Sunday, November 23, at the residence of the deceased.Â
Kwasi Quist, AKA Babylon, a popular taxi driver in the community and a member of the Amanfro Taxi Drivers’ Union, was attacked and killed on Friday night, October 31, 2025, when he was going to pick up his car.
Armed robbers have been terrorising residents of Ngleshie Amanfro and its environs.
Family members of the late Kwasi Quist sat under tents in front of their modest home to receive sympathisers in tears as they recalled the tragic news of their beloved son’s untimely demise.
Kwasi, affectionately known as ‘Babylon’ by friends and colleagues, was a serviceable and darling taxi driver in the American Farm community who had been the breadwinner of the family for many years.
His brutal murder had left a gaping hole in the lives of the bereaved family members, and the pain was still raw.
The atmosphere was sombre. Friends, relatives, and well-wishers came to support the family in observing the day as tradition demands to perform some rites to pave the way to announce the date of their fallen taxi driver, who was known for his kindness and generosity.
According to eyewitnesses, Kwasi was on his way to pick up his taxi when he was ambushed by a group of suspected armed robbers.
The attackers shot him multiple times, and he died on the spot.
 His body was discovered by passersby, who alerted the police.
The news of Kwasi’s death had sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing outrage and calling for justice.
Armed robbery had been on the rise in Ngleshie Amanfro, with several incidents reported in recent months.
The persistent robbery attacks had prompted various landlords’ and residents’ associations to organise a visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to discuss the security challenges facing the community.
They demanded increased police presence and more effective measures to curb the menace.
As the family prepares to bury Kwasi on December 20, 2025, the community rallies around them, offering support and condolences.
The taxi drivers’ union, of which Kwasi was a member, also promised to provide support for the funeral.
Family members, overcome with grief, wailed as they remembered their son’s kind heart and generous spirit.
“Kwasi was a good man,” one of the family members sobbed. “He was the breadwinner of the family, and now he’s gone. Who will take care of us?”
The memorial service was a poignant reminder of the senseless violence that had claimed Kwasi’s life. As the community came together to mourn his loss, they also vowed to demand justice and an end to the armed robbery menace that had terrorized their neighborhood.
Mr Ransford Amon-Kotey, a landlord, blamed the situation on the police divisional command for their inability to provide security for the community. He said the situation is becoming worrisome.
Diana Akakpo, a trader, appealed to the IGP to dispatch police to the community to arrest the criminals.
She said the Amanfro police initially embarked on night patrols, which prevented robbery activities, but they have stopped, so the robbers have taken advantage to launch attacks again.
On his part, Mr Agyen Brefo suggested that it is now time for the community leaders to start a collaboration with the police to form a watchdog committee to protect the community against those criminals.
A source close to the Amanfro police revealed that no arrest has been made so far, but the investigation has deepened.
However, the station is currently under serious logistical constraints, which have affected its operations.
The source added that the only vehicle at their disposal is broken down.
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