Victim of Nsawam-Adoagyiri shooting incident laid to rest
One of the victims of the violence that erupted in Nsawam-Adoagyiri on May 20, Issa Masawudu — a Muslim was laid to rest on Friday amidst heightened tension.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament of the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency Frank Annor Dompreh and the Municipal Chief Executive Selorm Philibert Fummey Amenorphe have called for calm as peace is restored to the area.
It is recalled that two persons died following violent clashes between two youth groups at Adoagyiri in the Eastern region.
The Eastern South Police Regional Command confirmed the deaths which resulted from a shooting incident.
The death of the second victim at the Hospital caused the youth of Adoagyiri Zongo to go on rampage on Friday.
“Investigation so far indicate that on 20th May, 2025 there was a shooting incident at Adoagyiri which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to one other person. A reprisal attack following the incident resulted in injuries to three other people who were sent to the hospital for medical attention,” Police report stated
About 300 of the youth blocked the road, burnt tyres and vandalized shops and vehicles within the vicinity.
A re-enforcement team from the National Police Headquarters and National formed Police unit were deployed to bring the situation under control.
No arrest has been made yet. Uneasy calm has been restored to the area.
