The Gomoa Dawurampong Divisional Police Command has begun an intensive manhunt for nine individuals suspected to be behind an alleged assassination attempt on the Gyasehene of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Kwesi Essel Okyea-hene, in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.
According to accounts from residents, the suspects reportedly arrived in the community on motorbikes during a family gathering and recreational activities, allegedly with the intent to harm the chief.
Speaking to Adom News, principal elders of Gomoa Wassa said the assailants were armed and suggested that the attempted attack is connected to a protracted chieftaincy dispute within the area. They disclosed that the timely presence and swift intervention of four police officers in the community prevented the incident from escalating and saved the chief from harm.
Further information from the elders indicates that preliminary intelligence points to the involvement of the community’s Nkosuohene, Tei, who was recently destooled, though investigations are still ongoing.
In the meantime, the Obaatan of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Adwoa Nkum, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr Christiaan Tetteh Yohuno, to ensure the swift arrest of those responsible and to take urgent measures to restore peace and stability in the community.
Police say investigations are continuing as efforts intensify to bring all suspects to justice.
