25-year old Emmanuel Agyekum has sustained various degrees of injuries following a reprisal attacks by two men who are said to be his relatives at Akyem Mamanso in Birim North Municipality of Eastern region.
The sad incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, May 15, when the victim, Emmanuel Agyekum (Agyaba) was attacked with a cutlass and a gun by Nana Kwame and Paa Kwasi while asleep.
The victim sustained deep wounds on his right arm and is currently receiving treatment at the Abirem Government Hospital.
Atenahene Kwabena Apam of Ananse FM in Abirem told Republic FM on Friday, May 16, that the suspects are family members of the victim who have taken to their heels after the committing the crime.
The victim, identified as Emmanuel Agyekum (Agyaba) hinted that, he has committed no offense against the brothers to warrant such heinous act on him. He’s however calling for justice.
Mother of the victim, Selina Amoah (Yaa Yaa) used the same medium to call for justice and rule of law for her son.
Linguist for Mamaso Chief Nana Kwaku Asirifi advised the youth defray from such acts on others and called for calm as well as calling on the Police in the Birim North to ensure arrests are made to bring the perpetrators to book.
