Barniekrom shooting: One arrested, death toll rises to four, chief reveals
Sources familiar with the development gave his name as Joshua who has been described by the police as a "person of interest" after some items belonging to the key suspect Osman Majeed were found during a search in his house on Tuesday night
One person has been arrested as police intensify their search for a fetish priest who reportedly gunned down three male adults at Barniekrom near Mankranso in the Ashanti Region.
Sources familiar with the development gave his name as Joshua who has been described by the police as a “person of interest” after some items belonging to the key suspect Osman Majeed were found during a search in his house on Tuesday night.
Majeed reportedly shot three male adults, alleging they were part of a group that had come to attack him.
A police team promptly visited the scene, recovering the bodies of the three deceased persons and transporting them to the morgue for preservation and autopsy. Exhibits retrieved from the scene included one motorbike, eight spent cartridges, and four cutlasses.
In a statement, the Police disclosed that efforts are underway to locate suspect Osman Majeed, who is currently at large.
“We wish to urge members of the community to remain calm as the investigation into the incident continues. We are committed to apprehending the perpetrator and ensuring justice is served,” the statement read.
The Chief of Barniekrom, Nana Kwame Kontoh however confirms another victim has died bringing the death toll to four. Residents have expressed fear as they call for police protection pointing to a planned reprisal attack.
“He was involved in a shooting incident at Jacobu. And so, the residents there also mobilized and marched and came to Barniekrom to search for him. But we heard gunshots from his area only for us to see the lifeless bodies of the victims lying along the path. We have even confirmed that a fourth person has also died”, the traditional ruler told reporters in Twi.
“So, the police came here searching for him, but they ended up arresting his friend upon a tip-off who is now assisting police investigations. Now we have been holding meetings with my committee members over the issue but for now, I urge residents to take their security into their own hands and report any suspicious characters to the police or any opinion leader for further action”, he stated.
Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Asaase Newsroom, Kumasi
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