One of the injured youth being treated at the hospital
Residents of Mpasaaso No 1 and No 2 in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of the Ashanti Region are calling for immediate police protection following a gruesome killing and a shooting incident that has left one young man dead and a pregnant woman fighting for her life.
The violent incident, which occurred on July 18, 2025, according to residents, was the culmination of a long-standing feud between two youth groups which has been ongoing for over a year, causing insecurity in the communities.
The actual bone of contention between these youth groups is yet to be identified; however, residents say their violent activities in the area are making life…
According to youth leader Kojo Asare, the situation has gotten out of hand, with farmers staying away from their farms and students too terrified to attend school.
Residents, in an interview with OTEC News Reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng on Thursday, accused the authorities of inaction, despite numerous complaints.
They are now appealing to the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Inspector General of Police to step in immediately to restore peace and protect lives and property in the troubled community.
The Youth Leader, Kwadwo Asare, has urged the District Chief Executive, Abubakar Saddick, to provide protection as the residents face the consequences of these youth groups.
“We’ve made countless complaints, but no arrests have ever been made. The situation keeps getting worse,” Kojo Asare lamented. “If authorities in the region don’t act swiftly, we will be forced to protect ourselves.”
