Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 6 April 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
A funeral gathering in Wiamoase turned deadly when a violent clash erupted between youth from the Wiamoase and Ntonso communities in the Ashanti Region.
Reports indicate that four individuals, all from Ntonso, lost their lives during the incident.
According to JoyNews, the disturbance began with an unresolved misunderstanding between the two youth groups.
Tensions escalated when some Ntonso youth, attending the funeral, reportedly brandished pistols.
Amid the chaos, two women were shot, triggering outrage among the Wiamoase youth.
In retaliation, they allegedly armed themselves with machetes and launched an attack on the Ntonso group, resulting in the fatal outcome.
Police investigations are underway to determine the root cause of the clash, as residents remain shaken by the tragic turn of events.