Bekwai MCE's Daughter Shot Dead: Akua Serwaa Killed By Unknown Assailants In Kumasi

• Police have confirmed the killing of the daughter of the MCE for Bekwai Akua Serwaa through a gunshot by unknown assailants
• The incident happened on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Kumasi, according to a report by Accra-based MyNewsGH
• Police have said they are investigating the incident that is sure to take a toll on the MCE, Kwaku Kyei Baffour, and his family

Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead the 30-year-old daughter of the MCE of Bekwai, Kwaku Kyei Baffour.

Reports on the sad incident that occurred on Thursday, August 3, 2023, which YEN.com.gh has been monitoring say young Akua Serwaa was killed by the unknown assailants in Kumasi.

"Police confirmed the unfortunate incident to this portal but were quick to add that investigations were ongoing to establish the intent of the attack," reports MyNewsGH on Friday.

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Akua Serwaa's body has been deported at the morgue at the Bekwa Municipal Hospital.

YEN.com.gh will be following the story and report on the latest updates as and when they happen.

Not long ago, the Bekwai MCE grabbed headlines after it was reported that he allegedly disagreed with the arrest of illegal small-scale miners in the area.

Suspect in the Ablekuma bullion van robbery collapses in cells

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that a suspect in the Ablekuma Fanmilk bullion van robbery fainted while in police cells and was rushed to the police hospital.

The suspect, Hope Osaze, collapsed ahead of an appearance he was supposed to make in court.

Four suspects were arrested in total after the robbery incident that led to the death of a police officer.

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Police officer detained after abusing suspect

In other news, a police officer has been interdicted after a case of police brutality in the Ashanti Region went viral.

The officer was detained after a video emerged showing him dragging a suspect on the ground by his neck.

The Inspector General of Police has assured the victim's family of a thorough probe into the incident.

Nigerian Man jailed for attempting to enter Ghana with coke

In another crime-related story, a Nigerian citizen has been jailed in Ghana for attempting to enter the country with a huge quantity of coke.

Ernest Nnajuiba Ukechukwu was arrested in December 2022 and sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour

He had arrived at the Kotoka International Airport with 16.568.83 kilogrammes of coke concealed in his belongings from Brazil.

Source: YEN.com.gh