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PHOTOS: ‘Asafoakye’ shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite

Two journalists have escaped death after the Asafoakye of Kokrobite was shot dead in a gun battle between two factions.

'Asafoakye' shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite  Photo credit: Kofi Adjei
‘Asafoakye’ shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei

Two others, including a 15-year-old boy, sustained injuries during a ritual performance to lift the ban on noise making.

'Asafoakye' shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei
‘Asafoakye’ shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei

The injured persons are receiving treatment at the Kokrobite Health Center.

A Physician Assistant at the Health Center, Jerry Nunu, has hinted of a referral to the Weija Municipal Hospital for further treatment.

'Asafoakye' shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei
‘Asafoakye’ shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei

 

Information gathered by Adom News’ Kofi Adjei indicated a misunderstanding ensued over the rituals.

The Asafo members, led by One Nii Armah, refused to perform the rituals with the justification that they have lost some of their chiefs and fetish priest.

'Asafoakye' shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei
‘Asafoakye’ shot dead, 2 injured in gun battle at Kokrobite Photo credit: Kofi Adjei

But the other faction, led by one Nii Ofei, insisted on going ahead with it, leading to the shooting.

In an interview with Adom News, one of the victims, Mary Obitsi-saa, revealed that she saw the 15-year-old-boy bleeding and run to help him.

But just when she was moving him from the crowd, she was also shot in her legs and chest.

The Asafoakye, who attempted to rush them to the hospital, was also shot in the head, leading to his death.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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