A 37-year-old farmer from Dodo-Pepesu in the Oti Region, Justice Etse Amuzu, has been accused of fatally shooting his brother, Bright Doe Amuzu, following a dispute.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 13, reportedly began with a heated argument between the brothers that escalated into a physical altercation.
According to Seyram Kingsford Adzimah, the assemblyman for the Dodo-Pepesu/Dodo-Tamale Electoral Area, the situation took a tragic turn when the 34-year-old deceased brother later visited Justice’s home in an attempt to reconcile.
However, Justice, still aggrieved from the earlier fight, allegedly picked up a single-barrel gun and shot Bright without provocation.
Bright was rushed to the St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Friday, August 16.
Justice Etse Amuzu has since been remanded in police custody as investigations continue.
This tragic incident is not an isolated case, as instances of family members turning on their own and committing such heinous acts have been reported before.
Across various communities, similar stories have emerged where disputes within families have escalated to fatal violence.
These cases often stem from long-standing grievances, unresolved tensions, or sudden fits of rage that lead to irreversible actions.
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In September 2023, a 50-year-old man killed his 48-year-old brother after a heated argument at Kuano in the Eastern Region.
The brothers, who are known to be heavy drinkers, reportedly got into a fight over GH¢10 after a drinking spree.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim, Tetteh Kwaku, allegedly accused his elder brother, Moses Tetteh, of stealing his money.
The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical fight between the siblings.
Moses Tetteh, who sustained cutlass wounds in the fight, grabbed a nearby wooden pestle and struck his brother on the neck and jaw killing him instantly.
Again, in June 2023, a 31-year-old mother was arrested for burning her 12-year-old daughter with a hot iron over missing GH¢5.
According to reports, the mother had sent her daughter to buy local gin (akpeteshie), and cigarettes, with the money.
Unfortunately, she lost the money on her way and returned home without the items.
Enraged by the scenario, the mother plugged in an electric iron and slammed it violently against the victim’s chest, causing burns on her breast.