Offinso community reeling after double tragedy leaves deacon and suspect dead
Residents of Offinso Abrukyire are struggling to come to terms with a violent incident that left a respected Pentecost Deacon dead, a local chief hospitalised and a 22-year-old suspect killed by an angry crowd.
The violence began on Saturday when Osei Kwabena, a farmer and caretaker for the chief, was allegedly attacked and killed. Community leaders say the suspect later returned to the town, where he allegedly assaulted Nana Osei Bonsu, leaving the chief with serious injuries.
As news of the attacks spread, tensions rose in the community. Residents reportedly confronted the suspect after another alleged attempt to attack a resident, and the encounter ended with the young man being fatally assaulted.
The chief remains on admission at St. Patrick Hospital in Offinso, while police investigate both the killing of the deacon and the circumstances surrounding the mob action.
The deaths have left relatives and residents mourning. Maame Yaa, sister of the slain deacon, described him as the family’s breadwinner and said his loss would be deeply felt.
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Source: CNR
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