A man was shot dead after a prolonged gun fight with police during an operation tied to a chieftaincy dispute in Akwapim-Akropong, Eastern Region.
During the roughly two-hour operation, the deceased, identified as Kwasi Ansah Eku, also known as “Dragon,” allegedly resisted arrest and opened fire on officers.
Following the exchange, the suspect was found to have a pump-action gun and several expended and live AA cartridges, according to the police.
According to a police situational report, members of the Eastern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, with assistance from National Headquarters, conducted the operation in the early hours of April 10, 2026.
The action was part of an attempt to capture those who were reportedly involved in violent altercations during the Awukudae celebration in Akropong on April 8.
“Personnel went to house located in Akuffo Road to arrest suspect Kwasi Ansah Eku a.k.a Dragon. Police announced their presence and called suspect come out of the room.”
“As Police attempted forcing ingress suspect fired several shots at Police. Police returned fire and in the gunfire exchange which lasted for about two hours he was shot dead. His body was retrieved,” the report stated.
Three further individuals were taken into custody during the operation, according to the police. They were identified as 33-year-old Bright Ofori Asante, commonly known as “Bonto,” 41-year-old Kwame Ayeh, also known as “Saboba,” and 19-year-old Elvis Adjei.
The three were identified in footage connected to the prior clashes and are accused of obstructing the police.
“The suspects have been sent to Koforidua while the body sent to the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. Exhibit to wit one Pump Action and a number of spent AA cartridges and live ones were found on the suspect,” according to the report.
The event highlights the increased tensions surrounding chieftaincy issues in the region, and officials are working harder to restore peace and prosecute those responsible for recent altercations.
Investigations are ongoing, according to the police.
Source: newsthemegh.com