Military-Civilian clash
A tragic incident unfolded in Nyinahin on April 24, 2025, when a confrontation between residents and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) resulted in one death and three injuries. The clash occurred as a group of mourners made their way to a cemetery along the Kumasi-Bibiani Highway to bury a friend.
The situation escalated when military personnel, noticing a mourner dressed in camouflage, approached the group. Eyewitnesses reported that the soldiers attempted to forcibly remove the camouflage uniform from the individual, leading to a heated confrontation. During this altercation, a soldier allegedly shot the mourner, identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi, in the head, killing him instantly.
Following the shooting, chaos erupted as the mourners reacted to the tragedy. In an effort to control the situation, the military personnel fired additional shots, which injured three other mourners. This violent escalation has left the community in shock and mourning.
The police quickly dispatched an investigative team to the scene. They collected spent shell casings as part of their forensic investigations. The body of the deceased was transported to the Nyinahin Community Mortuary, where an autopsy is expected to be conducted.
This incident raises serious questions about the interactions between civilians and military personnel in Ghana. Many in the community are calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the use of force by the military.
As this story develops, the residents of Nyinahin are left grappling with the aftermath of a day that began with sorrow but ended in tragedy. The community mourns the loss of Akwasi Lala, and many hope for justice and answers in the days to come.
