The Ghana Police Service has officially declared two men wanted in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Friday June 21 2024. According to a statement released by the police and reported by MyJoyOnline the suspects are identified as Kofi Gane and a man known only as Peter. The incident took place in a small mining enclave within the Ahafo Region where a 28 year old man lost his life.
A report from Citi Newsroom confirms that the victim was shot during a violent altercation between two groups at the mining site. The police regional command stated that the victim was rushed to a nearby medical facility but was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigators have since recovered several spent shell casings from the scene of the crime according to official police reports.
The Daily Graphic reports that security has been intensified in the community to prevent any retaliatory attacks between rival factions. The Ahafo Regional Police Command has urged the public to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the two named suspects. Authorities have characterized the incident as a targeted act of violence stemming from a dispute over mining activities although the exact cause remains under investigation.
As of Monday morning the Ghana Police Service stated that no arrests had been made. The body of the deceased has been deposited at a regional morgue for an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. Local news outlets including GhanaWeb indicate that the police are working with community leaders to maintain order while the manhunt for Kofi Gane and Peter continues across the region.