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Six injured after irate youth vandalise chief’s palace at Gomoa Obuasi [Video]

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:55:22 +0000

Six people, including the head of the Gomoa Obuasi Asona Royal Family, Agya Amoh, are in critical condition following an attack on the palace.

They are currently receiving treatment at the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital.

A group of irate youth on Sunday stormed the palace, vandalizing properties, including two vehicles belonging to the chief, in connection with a chieftaincy dispute.

Gomoa Obuasi, a farming community with a population of over 7,000, has been without a chief for the past five years until the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council stepped in to install a new leader.

On Sunday, the newly installed chief, Nana Mbir Asomako IX, and his elders were holding a family meeting at the palace when some youth allegedly invaded the premises.

They massed up, pelting stones, leaving six people seriously injured.

Sources within the police indicate that the Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, Obrempong Nyanful Akrampah, in consultation with Gomoa Obuasi authorities, appointed Kwabena Atta as acting chief following the demise of the substantive chief.

However, the regent has failed to hand over power to the new chief, leading to the violent clash.

Speaking to Adom News, Nana Mbir Asomako IX said the youth hurled stones for over three hours before they managed to escape to the Agona Swedru Divisional Police Command.

He claimed that the group attempted to set the palace on fire by pouring fuel on the building.

The chief also alleged that Kwabena Atta had previously mobilized the same youth to destroy the Gomoa Obuasi police station after an okada rider was beheaded.

He has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to beef up security in the area.

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Gomoa Obuasi: Okada rider beheaded, angry youth vandalize Police station

Faridatu Seidu — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:42:28 +0000

Residents of Gomoa Mfantse-Moa in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region were left in shock after a 21-year-old Okada rider, Kwame Ofosu, was gruesomely beheaded by an unknown assailant.

Reports indicate that, the assailant hired the victim to transport them to a nearby village.

However, upon reaching a secluded section of the road, the assailant allegedly killed the rider, took his head, and fled the scene.

Following the horrific incident, angry youth from the community stormed the recently commissioned Gomoa Obuasi Police Station, vandalizing the building, a police vehicle, and private cars belonging to officers.

The attack was reportedly fueled by misinformation that some suspects had been arrested by the police.

Speaking to Adom News, Ibrahim Obeng, the Assemblyman for Gomoa Afranse-Ofaso Electoral Area, confirmed the tragic incident and revealed that the perpetrators had taken the victim’s head.

He urged Okada riders to exercise caution and conduct background checks on passengers before offering their services.

Police are investigating the case and have appealed for calm in the community, while urging residents to report any suspicious activities to aid in apprehending the culprits.

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Boy 10, drowns in gutter

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:00:34 +0000

A 10-year-old class two pupil met his untimely death after drowning in a gutter during a 30 minutes downpour at Gomoa Obuasi on Wednesday.

Master Evans Aidoo, known as Kobena Ebo, was playing close to the gutter with his peers during the rains when the incident happened.

Police Chief Inspector Felix Zedor Station Officer at Gomoa Obuasi told the media, that Police received information that a child had been swept off into a gutter by the rain and quickly gathered some men to the scene and found the boy unconsciously positioned in the gutter.

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He said the boy was rushed to Gomoa Obuasi Health Centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Chief Inspector Zedor said the body has since been deposited at the Agona Swedru Municipal Government Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy.

Mr Benjamin Kojo Otoo, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa Central later expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of the Assembly’s support.

He urged parents to monitor the movement of their children especially in this COVID -19 era to ensure their safety.

The DCE said it was natural for children under 10 years to explore their environment but incumbent on parents to be vigilant, monitor and control them to prevent such calamities.