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Police commence investigations of Asamponghene’s death

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Police in the Ashanti Region have begun investigations into circumstances that led to the death of Otumfuo’s Asamponhene, Nana Kwadwo Afordour.

The body of Nana Kwadwo Afordour was found in his vehicle on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at about 4: 30pm near Ebuom on the Ejura – Nkoranza Highway.

It is believed the late chief was murdered and his body deposited at the back seat of his Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle and abandoned at the outskirts of the village,” that’s according to a statement tweeted by the police.

The police statement which was signed by the Ashanti Police PRO, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo said they are currently looking into the case and are “working earnestly to get the perpetrators arrested.”

It further urged the public to assist with information through police hotlines: MTN and Vodafone toll-free lines 18555 and all networks on 191 or 0299202240.

The victim, known as Nana Kwadwo Afordour was said to have been attacked by some unknown assailants whilst he was travelling on the Ejura-Nkoranza road on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

The deceased was also the owner of a popular X5 pub in Kumasi.

 

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