The Western Regional Police Command has begun investigations into a deadly shooting incident that occurred at a mining company site at Adelekezu near Dadwen in the Axim District on Saturday, 13th December 2025, leading to the death of a boy and the destruction of several properties.
According to a police statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit in Sekondi, the team that responded to the scene found two 4×4 vehicles and two tipper trucks burnt, while a pickup truck and a Toyota Land Cruiser were also damaged by some youth of the town.
Preliminary investigations revealed that some young people from Adelekezu had a misunderstanding with the private security personnel of the mining company in an attempt to invade the company’s concession. In the course of the confrontation, they reportedly tried to seize a pump-action gun from one of the security men.
The security officer resisted and the gun discharged, hitting the boy. He was rushed to the Axim Government Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The tragic death of the boy angered the youth, who went on a rampage, burning property at the site and threatening to lynch workers of the company. Police intervened swiftly, rescuing 11 workers and arresting five suspects identified as Gyenyyame Owusu (38), Matthew Asamah (24), Nana Yaw (15), Yaw Opoku (16), and Kojo Agyei (21) for alleged involvement in causing harm and unlawful damage.
The Western Regional Command urged residents to remain calm and cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation to ensure that justice is served.
