Soldier cum chief beaten to a pulp at Assin Assaman

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday, October 21, 2023, a soldier who serves as the chief of Assin Assaman in the Central Region of Ghana was brutally beaten and assaulted by a group of angry and irate youth from the town.

The incident occurred at around 10 am, leaving the community in shock and disbelief.

Nana Kwame Adu, the soldier-cum-chief, had returned to Assin Assaman to carry out some traditional rituals as part of his chieftaincy responsibilities.

However, what was supposed to be a routine visit turned into a violent confrontation with the youth of the town.

Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted that Nana Kwame Adu was met with fierce resistance and open hostility from the irate youth.

They accused him of being an imposter and a land grabber, which quickly escalated the situation.

In their anger, the youth attacked him with sticks, stones, and other makeshift weapons, inflicting severe injuries upon him.

They didn’t stop there; they also vandalized his car and set fire to his clothing.

Thankfully, the soldier-cum-chief was rescued by some concerned elders and sympathizers who intervened in the violent episode.

They rushed him to the hospital for immediate medical attention, given the extent of his injuries.

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The incident sent shockwaves through the town, leaving many in disbelief that such violence could erupt over chieftaincy matters.

The local authorities have confirmed the incident, and the police have taken action by arresting some suspects believed to be linked to the attack on Nana Kwame Adu.

A thorough investigation is now underway, with the authorities committed to ensuring that justice is served for the soldier-cum-chief and that those responsible for the violence are held accountable.

Nana Kwame Adu, the victim in this shocking incident, is a staff sergeant in the Ghana Armed Forces, and his enstoolment as the chief of Assin Assaman took place in 2020.

Moreover, it is notable that he is a relative of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, adding an extra layer of significance to this unsettling event.

As the investigation continues, the community and the nation at large will be closely following the developments surrounding this unprecedented act of violence against a soldier and chief.

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