Ofori 35, Died over “Wee” Allegation Fight

Two illegal miners fought over Indian hemp (wee) at Akyem Achiase to prove who is stronger , but unfortunately one has sadly kicked the bucket.

According to the Achiase District Police Commander, Superintendent Patrick Gblorkpor, said the suspect, Kofi Kwakye alias Tompoo, 25, and the deceased, Kwame Ofori, 35, were both illegal miners in the Tarkwa area.

He said the two miners who were close friends returned to their hometown, Achiase, last weekend to enjoy their booty.

Supt Gblorkpor said the two friends went to a wee base at Achiase to smoke the stuff around 9 p.m, there was a misunderstanding between the two friends which developed into a fight, in which Ofori brutally assaulted Kwakye.

According to Supt Gblorkpor, after the fight, Kwakye went house, armed himself with a sharp knife, returned to the base and stabbed Ofori in the neck, chest and abdomen, killing him instantly, after which he fled.

He said when the police had information about the incident , they rushed to the scene and found Ofori in a pool of blood dead with multiple wounds on his body.

The District Commander stated , the body of Ofori had been deposited in Oda Government Hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation while the police were carrying out investigations into the matter.

Police and youth of Achiase have mounted an intensive search for Kwakye who is on the run.

BY : YESU SUANI KWABENA MATHEW