A 30-year-old man has been arrested after the chief of Adanse Dompoase, Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu II, was injured by a stray bullet during a funeral ceremony in Obuasi on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council said the incident occurred when a musketeer discharged a firearm at the event, with the bullet striking the Dompoasehene. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene confirmed that police swiftly intervened and arrested the suspect, identified as Nana Yaw Dankwa, who is currently assisting investigators.
The shooting happened as the Dompoasehene exchanged pleasantries with the Omanhene of Asebu Kwamankese and other traditional leaders attending the final funeral rites of the late mother of the Obuasi Municipal Chief Executive, Faustilove Appiah Kannin.
Dr. Amoakohene reiterated the importance of the nationwide temporary ban on firearms at funerals and traditional gatherings, stressing that the directive remains a crucial public safety measure intended “to protect lives, prevent injuries, and ensure that community events are conducted in a peaceful and dignified atmosphere.” He urged full compliance.
Meanwhile, the Regional Coordinating Council has appealed to the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue and measures are implemented to maintain peace and order across the region.
