The Akatsi District Police Command has launched a full investigation into a violent clash at Deti, a suburb of Akatsi, that left two people injured by gunfire and caused significant property damage on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
In a statement issued on May 28, police identified the injured victims as James Kpanda, 44, and Jonathan Kpanda, 30.
Both are receiving treatment at the Akatsi District Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds during the incident.
The violence also resulted in the destruction of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, two motorbikes, and a fence wall.
Police say the case is being treated as a serious criminal matter.
Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the responsibility of all those involved.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident began around 10:30 a.m. when a group of young men, including the two victims, allegedly went to the residence of a suspect, Mensah Awagah.
The group is reported to have started demolishing the suspect’s fence wall, sparking a confrontation.
According to police, the suspect allegedly retrieved a firearm from his room and opened fire on the group.
James Kpanda suffered a gunshot wound to the knee, while Jonathan Kpanda sustained a gunshot injury to the eye.
Police have indicated that a detailed ballistic and forensic examination will be conducted to verify how the weapon was used and whether the shooting was lawful or excessive under the circumstances.
Following the shooting, tensions escalated further as members of the group allegedly retaliated by setting fire to a Mercedes-Benz vehicle and two motorbikes parked within the suspect’s residence.
The Ghana National Fire Service was called to the scene, but by the time firefighters arrived, the vehicles had already been completely destroyed. Investigators are now working to identify all individuals involved in the arson attack and assess their level of participation.
Authorities have confirmed that both forensic evidence and eyewitness accounts will be central to establishing accountability for the destruction of property.
The suspect, Mensah Awagah, is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Law enforcement officials say he is being interrogated as part of efforts to determine the circumstances that led to the discharge of the firearm and whether appropriate legal thresholds for self-defence were met.
At the same time, police have launched a manhunt for other individuals believed to have been involved in the initial confrontation and subsequent violence. Officers say arrests are expected as investigations progress.
The Akatsi District Police Command has confirmed that its investigative team is working to gather witness statements, medical reports, and physical evidence from the scene.
The police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
