By Erica Apeatua Addo
Tarkwa (W/R), November 02, GNA-The Western Central Regional Police Command has provided an update on the ongoing investigations into the death of a 26-year-old man, Mr. Samuel Akamboya at Manso Amenfi .
The incident happened on Saturday October 31, 2026, and the deceased is a resident of Nkakaa near Manso Amenfi.
This was contained in a police statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police, Head, Public Affairs Unit Western Central Region and copied to the Ghana News Agency.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was among a group of young men engaged in mining activities at Nkakaa when gunfire was reportedly discharged in the area.
The statement said the deceased was later found dead, and a gold detector machine was recovered near the body.
It stated that the body has been deposited at the Bawdie El-Shiva hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy,
According to the statement, a video has circulated on social media purporting to show persons dressed in military-style attire firing gunshots.
It added that following the video’s circulation on social media, the command has formally engaged the Ghana Armed Forces and other relevant agencies to help authentic it.
The statement urged the public to share any original video, photographs or relevant information with the police.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga /Kenneth Odeng Adade
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