According to them, the persistent challenges posed by herdsmen continue to hinder agricultural activities in the area. They are calling for a permanent solution to restore peace and safeguard the future of farming in the region.

Speaking to the media, Akua Pokuaa, a former Best Farmer award winner in the community, recalled that a previous government had promised to form a committee to address the issue, but the initiative failed to materialise.

“The past government assured us that a committee would be formed to resolve the farmer-herder clashes, but it didn’t happen. We’re now appealing to the current administration to bring a lasting solution to this problem,” she said.

Agogo is recognised as one of the top farming zones in the Ashanti Region, with approximately 7,120 hectares of land cultivated with staple crops such as maize, cassava, plantain, and tomatoes.

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The suspect, Emelia Yendulom reportedly tricked the grandmother into handing over the baby, claiming the mother needed to breastfeed him.

This unfortunate incident occurred during a naming ceremony in church on Sunday March 24, 2024.

Emelia was said to have disappeared with the baby leaving the parents in despair.

It later emerged that, the suspect had taken the child to her family house in Agogo Zongo, claiming to be the mother.

The family members became suspicious because Emilia has a history of mental health problems and is receiving treatment at a prayer camp in Ananekrom.

The concerned family members then rushed to confirm from the Prayer Camp at Ananekrom to make sure Emilia was telling the truth.

They found out she was lying, so they quickly took Emilia and the baby to the police station where she was arrested.

The mother, who had already filed a complaint at the police station, was called to verify if the child belonged to her, and indeed, it was confirmed.

The police said Emelia is a chronic baby thief but are unable to convict her due to her mental health condition.

Meanwhile, the suspect and grandmother of the baby are assisting police with investigation.

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The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Information gathered by Adom News suggests the taxi with registration number AS 4208-23 was transporting passengers to Agogo.

One of the passengers, according to eyewitnesses who blamed the incident on speeding, died on the spot.

Two others were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital.

Another passenger and the taxi driver, who are said to be in critical condition, are also undergoing treatment.

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This was after they appeared before the Juaso Circuit Court on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

The other accused persons are Akwasi Marfo, 24, Boakye Dankwah, 65, Osei Bonsu, 53, Prince Asadu, 26, and 30-year-old Obeng Mensah.

The Court presided over by Her Honour Nana Asantewaa Atakora, freed two of the accused; Obeng Mensah and Osei Bonsu on the reason that although they were captured in the video, investigations proved that they did not take part in the act.

The remaining four were handed varying degrees of jail sentences.

Mr Amoako was sentenced to one-year imprisonment due to his age and health condition, but two others, Akwasi Marfo and Prince Asadu were handed down five years imprisonment each for abetment to the act.

Boakye Dankwah was slapped with six months imprisonment for hitting the boy’s head with his keys but failed to ask them to stop the commission of the crime.

The accused were arrested on 12th March 2021 for committing the act after the boy allegedly stole from a shop belonging to one of them.

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The six people including the 79-year-old man grabbed the teenage boy, tied both hands to his back, tied his legs and beat him mercilessly.

They later removed his boxer shorts and forcefully inserted a stick into his anus while they recorded it.

The Divisional Police Command of Agogo took immediate action on the viral video and was able to identify six people and arrested them to assist in the investigation.

Among the measures is a ban on the performance of widowhood rites and the use of beer and other drinks to serve mourners, special clothes, and T-shirts during funerals.

This was during a meeting chaired by the Omanhene of the Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong.

Speaking to Adom News‘ Correspondent, Isaac Amoako, the Akyeamehene Agogo manhene, Nana Boakye-Yiadom, explained that the Council reached the conclusion that extravagant spending plays no significant role at funerals, especially in terms of attendance.

He added the residents have welcomed the decision following consultations.

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In his view, such monies can be invested in the future of the children of the bereaved.

Some residents, who spoke to Adom News, said the ban is a step in the right direction and they are pleased with it.