The Chief of Offinso Abrokyire in the Ashanti Region, Nana Osei Bonsu, has passed away after sustaining severe machete wounds. He died on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Offinso, where he had been receiving treatment following the attack. The incident occurred on Saturday, 12 September 2026, when the chief confronted a suspect over the alleged killing of his caretaker farmer and Pentecost Deacon, Osei Kwabena.
According to reports, the sequence of events began with the killing of Osei Kwabena in a bush by a man known as Awineme. The suspect then walked back into the community with blood on his body and openly told residents he had murdered the farmer. Nana Osei Bonsu approached him to establish what had occurred, but Awineme allegedly turned on the chief without warning and struck him repeatedly with a machete.
The chief was quickly transported to St. Patrick Hospital, where medical staff worked to stabilise him. Despite their efforts, he was unable to recover and succumbed to his wounds ten days after the initial attack. The attack on the chief followed the alleged killing of his caretaker farmer, and police have since launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding all three deaths connected to the incident.
After attacking the chief, the suspect allegedly attempted to turn on another resident. Community youth intervened, and after efforts to restrain the suspect proved unsuccessful, they struck him with sticks. The suspect later died from the injuries he sustained during that confrontation. The bodies of Nana Osei Bonsu, Osei Kwabena, and the suspect have all been deposited at the morgue.
Police in Offinso have opened investigations into the three deaths connected to the incident. The incident has raised concerns in the community, and authorities are working to establish the facts surrounding the killings. The police investigation aims to determine the circumstances leading to the violent machete attack on the chief and the subsequent deaths.
The deceased chief, Nana Osei Bonsu, was a prominent figure in the Offinso Abrokyire community. His death has been met with shock and sadness, and the community is coming to terms with the loss of their leader. The incident highlights the need for community leaders to be protected and for authorities to maintain law and order in rural areas.
The authorities have assured the public that they are working to bring perpetrators to justice. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and the need for communities to work together to prevent such violent incidents. Key issues surrounding the incident include the need for improved community policing and measures to prevent machete attacks.
Key points
- Chief Nana Osei Bonsu died after sustaining severe machete wounds during a confrontation with a suspect.
- The incident is linked to the alleged killing of the chief's caretaker farmer, Osei Kwabena.
- Police investigations are ongoing into the three deaths connected to the incident.
