The head of the Bortianor Kwame Anu family, identified as Kpakpo Allotey, has been shot dead by unknown assailants in Bortianor in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra region.
This incident is reported to have happened yesterday, May 15.
His attackers allegedly took him from his bedroom at daybreak and shot him dead a few metres away from his home.
Information gathered revealed the suspected attackers broke into his bedroom through the windows and front entrance.
He was inflicted with machete wounds and subsequently taken to a location closer to his home and shot many times, killing him on the spot.
The tragedy has left residents horrified and in fear for their safety.
According to Nii Clemence Aboanu, a Dzaasetse in Bortianor, the perpetrators first tried to kill him but could not access his home.
The police are reported to be investigating the incident.