The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that
occurred at Nyinahin, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to three others.
Preliminary reports indicate that today Thursday 24/04/2025 at about 11:00 am, a group of youth from
Nyinahin were on their way to the cemetery along the Kumasi–Bibiani Highway to bury a friend. While
en route, a military truck carrying military personnel, stopped after spotting one of the mourners dressed
in military camouflage uniform.
Eyewitnesses say the military personnel approached the mourner and attempted to forcibly remove the
uniform. A confrontation ensued, during which a soldier allegedly shot the mourner in the head, resulting
in his death. The deceased has been identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi.
The incident escalated, and in an attempt to prevent retaliation, the military personnel reportedly fired
gunshots, injuring three other mourners.
A police investigative team was dispatched to the scene, where they retrieved spent shell casings as part
of ongoing forensic investigations. The deceased has been deposited at the Nyinahin Community
Mortuary, where an autopsy will be conducted.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, has since visited both the
crime scene and the victims at the hospital, where the injured are currently responding to treatment.
The Regional Commander has assured the community that a thorough investigation is underway and that
those responsible will be brought to justice. The Regional Police Command is also in contact with the
Central Military Command to secure the release of the military personnel involved to assist with police
investigations.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command calls on the public to remain calm and cooperate fully with
investigation to ensure justice is served.
GODWIN AHIANYO
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
HEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT/ASH
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that
occurred at Nyinahin, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to three others.
Preliminary reports indicate that today Thursday 24/04/2025 at about 11:00 am, a group of youth from
Nyinahin were on their way to the cemetery along the Kumasi–Bibiani Highway to bury a friend. While
en route, a military truck carrying military personnel, stopped after spotting one of the mourners dressed
in military camouflage uniform.
Eyewitnesses say the military personnel approached the mourner and attempted to forcibly remove the
uniform. A confrontation ensued, during which a soldier allegedly shot the mourner in the head, resulting
in his death. The deceased has been identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi.
The incident escalated, and in an attempt to prevent retaliation, the military personnel reportedly fired
gunshots, injuring three other mourners.
A police investigative team was dispatched to the scene, where they retrieved spent shell casings as part
of ongoing forensic investigations. The deceased has been deposited at the Nyinahin Community
Mortuary, where an autopsy will be conducted.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, has since visited both the
crime scene and the victims at the hospital, where the injured are currently responding to treatment.
The Regional Commander has assured the community that a thorough investigation is underway and that
those responsible will be brought to justice. The Regional Police Command is also in contact with the
Central Military Command to secure the release of the military personnel involved to assist with police
investigations.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command calls on the public to remain calm and cooperate fully with
investigation to ensure justice is served.
GODWIN AHIANYO
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
HEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT/ASH
