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Some mourners at a funeral at Atwima Agogo, in the Ashanti Region last Saturday ran for their lives when a man suddenly appeared at the funeral grounds and started firing a gun indiscriminately without any provocation.
The unwarranted shots were allegedly fired by one Kofi Gyebi, who took to his heels to also save himself from the “claws” of the angry crowd should he be caught for his callous act.
As to what informed his bad conduct would be best explained by himself when the police get hold of him.
Unfortunately, a mourner by name Mr Dennis Adomako was said to have sustained gunshots wounds on his left thigh when he tried to approach the gun wielding man to find out the reason for his action.
Some eyewitnesses told The Spectator that the suspect (Kofi Gyebi) who is currently on the run stormed the funeral ground at about 12:45pm on that fateful day, fired the gun five times before finding an escape route.
A dependable source at the Abuakwa Police Station who confirmed the incident to this paper said that the suspect stayed at Abuakwa Maakro and gave an assurance that the Police would leave no stone unturned to arrest him.
According to the police source, the victim (Dennis Adomako) was first rushed to the Abuakwa Health Centre for treatment but was later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for further treatment.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
