Ghana: Tragedy In Diaso As Man Accidentally Shot Himself During Funeral Rites (Watch Video)

Tragedy struck at Ayanfuri in the Diaso District after Nana Kwabena Okyere, Mmratehene of the Ayanfuri Traditional Area, allegedly shot himself accidentally with a pump-action gun during a funeral ceremony on Friday, 9th May, 2026.

According to police reports, the incident occurred during the funeral rites of Abusua Panyin Akwasi Kwateng. The chief sustained a severe gunshot wound to the abdomen and was rushed to the Ayanfuri Pentecost Hospital, where he sadly passed away while receiving treatment.

His body has since been deposited at the Dunkwa-On-Offin Municipal Hospital Mortuary as police continue investigations into the incident.

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Tragedy struck at Ayanfuri in the Diaso District after Nana Kwabena Okyere, Mmratehene of the Ayanfuri Traditional Area, allegedly shot himself accidentally with a pump-action gun during a funeral ceremony on Friday, 9th May, 2026.

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