A violent altercation in Awutu Bawjiase, located in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region, has led to the death of one individual.
The incident took place around 10:45 PM when a group of armed men, suspected to be land guards, attacked the Bawjiase chief’s palace.
This assault occurred just before the planned outdooring ceremony for the new chief, Nai Nana Kwaku Osardu (III), scheduled for the following day.
According to police sources, family members were at the palace preparing for the event when the armed assailants arrived and created chaos.
During the attack, a man in his 30s was fatally shot. This tragic event comes as a shock to the community, which has been entangled in a chieftaincy dispute for the past 25 years. The dispute was finally resolved by the National House of Chiefs earlier this year, raising hopes for peace in Awutu Bawjiase.
The Bawjiase District Police Command is actively working to restore peace and order in the area. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been sent to the Police Hospital for further examination.