Gunmen in Police uniform attack Kwahu Palace, Queenmother abducted
Source: citinewsroom
The Palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council at Abene was attacked in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 25, by armed men reportedly dressed in police uniforms claiming to be from the National Security.
Residents reported hearing gunshots inside the palace before the alleged abduction of the Kwahuhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, who was at the palace at the time of the attack.
In addition, the official Toyota Land Cruiser of the Kwahuhene was taken during the raid. Tracking information indicates that the vehicle is en route to Accra.
The motive behind the raid and the abduction remains unclear. Both the Nkawkaw and Kwahu Divisional Police Commands have stated that they had no prior knowledge of any operations conducted by the personnel who identified themselves as national security agents.
Citi News sources indicate that the incident has intensified fear among residents in the area, amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Kwahu Chieftaincy disputes.
- Authorities are yet to provide official statements, and investigations into the incident are reportedly underway.
