A man has been shot dead by unknown assailants at Odomi, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.
Mrs Juliana Awasan, the Assembly member of the Keri Electoral Area, confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in a phone interview.
She said the military and police command were immediately notified, and they responded swiftly to retrieve the body.
A deep throat source in the community disclosed that the deceased was ambushed and shot on his farm while harvesting yams.
The incident highlights the growing security concerns in the area, and the authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The motive behind the attack is yet to be determined, and the security agencies are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
However, the community is in shock, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety of residents in the area.
Also, a police officer has reportedly taken his own life at the Duayaw Nkwanta Police Station in the Ahafo Region.
According to preliminary information, the police officer identified as Sergeant Brown was found dead at the Duayaw station.
Reports indicated that he allegedly shot himself with his service weapon, though the circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear.
The Ghana Police Service has not yet released an official statement on the matter. However, investigations have been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Residents of Duayaw Nkwanta have expressed shock at the incident, describing the officer as a calm and dedicated individual.
Some community members and colleagues have called for increased attention to the mental health and welfare of officers within the service.
The body of the deceased has been conveyed to the Saint John of God hospital at Duayaw Nkwanta for preservation and autopsy, pending further investigations by the police.
The police officer, some residents said, married a nurse three years ago with one child.
This tragic development comes amid ongoing discussions about the pressures faced by security personnel in the line of duty.
