Kusasi Chief Reportedly Shot Dead by Unknown Assailants in Ashanti Region
- Kusasi Chief Abdul-Malik Azenbe was reportedly shot dead at his home near Asawase F-line in the Ashanti Region
- Eyewitnesses say two armed men on a motorbike carried out the attack around 8:40 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Police have launched investigations as the regional commander visited the family and promised justice
- Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), shared his views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
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The Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region and head of the Kadi Divisional Area in Binduri, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, has reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants.
The sad incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his residence near the Asawase F-line community centre.
Source: Facebook
According to eyewitnesses, two men arrived at the residence on a motorbike at around 8:40 pm. One of them, armed with an AK-47 rifle, fired multiple shots at the chief before they sped off.
Azenbe, who was enskinned as Kadi Naaba just three months ago, was first taken to the Manhyia District Hospital and later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, visited the grieving family later that evening and pledged a full-scale investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
It is unclear whether the late chief’s death is linked to the ongoing conflict between the Mamprusis and Kusasis. However, the two tribes have been engaged in an age-old chieftaincy dispute that has led to the deaths of thousands on both sides.
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), said that the tragic incident highlighted the need for enhanced security measures in the region.
He urged the police and other security agencies to intervene, emphasising the importance of a thorough and transparent investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Yakub also urged the community to remain vigilant and cooperative to ensure peace and stability.
"This tragic incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the region. The swift response by the police is commendable, and it's crucial that the investigation is thorough and transparent to bring the perpetrators to justice. The community must remain vigilant and cooperative to ensure peace and stability," he said
Other reported deaths related to Bawku conflict
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that eight travellers on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway were killed after an attack by gunmen near Gbimsi, a community close to Walewale.
The October 27 attack has been linked to long-held ethnic tensions in Bawku involving Kusasis and Mamprusis.
Asaase News also reported that 15 persons were killed over the weekend, including an 11-year-old girl.
Citi News equally reported that the armed men set up roadblocks in both Gbimsi and Walewale, stopping vehicles to identify potential targets.
Passengers caught in the blockade faced interrogation over their ethnicity. Information about the aggressors’ motives, among other details, has not been made public.
The Ghana Police Service has assured travellers of increased security presence along the highway in the coming days.
In addition to the police and military deployment in Bawku and its environs, the police said there will be a joint deployment along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway to ensure security and manage vehicular traffic.
Source: UGC
President Mahama calls for peace in Bawku
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that President John Mahama called for lasting peace in Bawku, a town in Ghana's Upper East Region plagued by recurring ethnic conflicts.
Speaking at Ghana's 68th Independence Day celebration, Mahama emphasised the need for unity and dialogue to resolve the tension.
He lamented the devastating impact of the conflict on the younger generation, who needed a peaceful environment to pursue their dreams in life.
President Mahama’s call for peace came as Ghana reflected on its progress and the challenges it still faced in its 68-year journey as an independent country.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
