The incident was said to have occurred after a group of gun-wielding youth began to brandish their weapons and fired warning shots as part of the Eid-ul-Adha festivity. According to Citi News, it is unclear the current condition of the victim who has since been rushed to the Manhyia Government Hospital. Samples have been taken to ascertain what is happening.”“The Police Commander is around, and he will be going to the hospital to confirm whether the boy has passed on as we continue the search for those involved,” he added. Meanwhile, officers of the Crime Scene Department from the Ashanti Regional Police Command have been deployed to the scene to assess the situation. UPDATE: The 16-year-old has been pronounced dead.

Source: GhanaWeb July 20, 2021 13:07 UTC