A/R: Toddler, 5 others hit by stray bullets

Story By Grace Tsotsoo Quaye On October 16, 2025, 4:29 AM

Six people, including a baby, have been injured by stray bullets in Kwabenakwa, situated in the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region.

This unfortunate incident occurred after a family member involved in a chieftaincy conflict reportedly discharged a firearm in celebration following a court decision that favoured his side.

According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, known as Kofi Cole, gathered some relatives and took a tricycle to celebrate the verdict, during which celebratory gunfire was discharged.

Stray bullets from this shooting struck six individuals, including a toddler.

The incident which occurred on October 14, 2025, has left the local community in disbelief.

Four of the injured individuals received treatment and were subsequently discharged, while a mother and her infant were transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for additional care.

The suspect, however, is yet to be arrested.

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