A 56-year-old cocoa farmer, Kofi Sackey, was found dead at Assin Ketukrom in the Assin North District of Ghana's Central Region. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 3. According to reports, Sackey sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Authorities have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding his death. Preliminary indications suggest that Sackey may have taken his own life, but investigators are still working to confirm this.
The police are investigating the incident and have yet to make an official statement on the identity of the perpetrator or the events leading up to Sackey's death. The Baatsona Divisional Police Command is handling the case. The community is in shock, and residents are calling for calm. The police have assured the public that they are working to uncover the truth behind Sackey's death.
In a separate incident, a man and his niece were allegedly killed by a suspect following a debt dispute. The victims, identified as 47-year-old Irene Atubiga and 57-year-old George Atubiga, died at their residence in NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on Friday, October 30. According to the police, the incident stemmed from a financial dispute involving George Atubiga, who allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from the suspect but failed to repay it.
The suspect, whose name has not been released, reportedly visited the residence of the deceased man to demand payment. A misunderstanding between them led to the fatal shooting. The police stated that the suspect was accompanied by a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni. The victims were quickly transported to the nearest hospital, where a medical officer pronounced them dead.
The bodies of Irene and George Atubiga have been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy. The police are appealing to anyone with relevant information to assist with the investigation. The Accra Regional Police Command is working to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
The incidents have raised concerns about the increasing rate of violence and crime in the region. Residents are calling on the police to take swift action to bring perpetrators to justice. The police have assured the public that they are committed to maintaining peace and order in the community.
The cocoa farming community in Assin Ketukrom is reeling from the shock of Sackey's death. Colleagues and friends described him as a hardworking and dedicated farmer. The incident has highlighted the need for increased security measures to protect farmers and residents in the area. The police investigation is ongoing.
Key points
- A 56-year-old cocoa farmer, Kofi Sackey, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the abdomen at Assin Ketukrom in Ghana's Central Region.
- A suspect is being sought in connection with the deaths of a man and his niece, who were allegedly killed following a GH¢500,000 debt dispute.
- The police are investigating both incidents and appealing for information to assist with the cases.
