The chief of New Akrofuom in the Adansi Asokwa district in the Ashanti Region has been arrested by the police for allegedly attempting to engage in an act of sodomy with a 17-year-old boy.
According to eyewitnesses, the traditional leader of the community entered the young boy’s room with the intention of committing the act, but the young boy raised an alarm, alerting other community members.
Realizing the potential danger, the chief fled the scene, and community members went to his residence, attempting to take matters into their own hands by trying to apprehend him.
The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday, October 23.
Subsequently, police officers arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody.
Emmanuel Achirem, the assembly member for the New Akrofuom electoral area, confirmed the incident to Citi News and revealed that the chief had previously faced accusations of similar misconduct.