Six people, including a toddler, have been injured by stray bullets at Kwabenakwa in the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region.
The incident reportedly occurred after a man involved in a chieftaincy dispute allegedly fired shots in celebration following a court ruling that favoured his family’s faction.
Eyewitnesses identified the suspect as Kofi Cole, who, after hearing the verdict, gathered some relatives and boarded a tricycle to jubilate. During the celebration, he is said to have fired several shots into the air, resulting in stray bullets striking bystanders.
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Six people, including a mother and her toddler, were hit by the bullets. The incident, which took place on October 14, 2025, left residents in fear and confusion.
According to hospital sources, four victims have been treated and discharged, while the mother and her baby have been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for specialised care.
The suspect is currently on the run, and police have launched a manhunt to arrest him and bring him to justice.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem