Assemblyman for Bepotenten Sukuum in the Ashanti Region, Samuel Ananse, has provided details surrounding a violent incident on January 23, 2026, that left one person dead and others injured.
According to Mr. Ananse, he was not present when the incident occurred but was promptly informed of the events.
“When it happened on Friday, I was not around, but I was told what transpired,” he said.
The Assemblyman explained that the deceased was initially taken to Jacobu Hospital by ambulance, while the injured were transported to a different facility.
“When we went to Dominase SDA Hospital, we were told that the injured person had been transferred by the family to another hospital. We have no idea exactly where they are,” he added.
Mr. Ananse in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, also said both families of the deceased and the injured have contacted him and are now on their way to Dominase to meet and decide on the next steps.
“Both families have called and said they are on their way to Dominase. We will meet them and see how best to move forward,” he noted.
Police reports indicate that the incident began while officers were on routine patrol and had recovered a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy.
The officers instructed the minor to inform the weapon’s owner to report to the police station with the necessary documentation.
However, as the patrol team was returning, they were reportedly confronted by a crowd of about 100 people who blocked the road. Some members of the group were allegedly armed with cutlasses and firearms. The mob reportedly assaulted the officers and seized a service rifle.
Commenting on the attack, the Ashanti Regional Police Command condemned the assault on law enforcement officers. “We strongly caution the public against such attacks. All perpetrators involved will be pursued and brought to justice,” a police statement said.
The Assemblyman confirmed that the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the minor and will provide updates once the investigations are concluded.
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