Chief and son arrested over acid attack

The Chief of Achiase in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Nana Oduro Sanamoah Yeboah, has been arrested for allegedly spraying acid on hundreds of community members.

According to eyewitnesses, the chief called a meeting on May 3, 2024, to discuss boundary demarcation between Achiase and the neighbouring town, Daa.

However, when community members disagreed with his proposal, the chief allegedly pulled out acid from his pocket and sprayed it on the crowd.

Two women who sustained severe injuries were hospitalized at the Dominase Government Hospital, while several others suffered minor injuries.

The chief’s son, who allegedly supplied the acid, has also been arrested by the Ahwiaa Divisional Police Command.

The incident has sparked tensions between the two communities, with Achiase residents accusing Nana Oduro Sanamoah Yeboah of attempting to sell their land to the Adankrangya Manhene, Nana Oppong Frenyam, who claims ownership of Daa.

The community has threatened to destool the chief, citing his alleged intentions to cause chaos between the communities.

Residents are urging the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene and resolve the chieftaincy issue at Daa to prevent further conflict.

They emphasized that the two communities have historically coexisted peacefully and do not want any chaos or division.