Farmer Attacked With Machete In Kwame Nkyi Village

The victim

 

A SHOCKING machete attack in Kwame Nkyi village, Adansi South District, Ashanti Region, has left 45-year-old farmer Jojo fighting for his life.

The alleged attacker, 43-year-old Kwame Abam, is believed to have been under the influence of marijuana when he launched the unprovoked assault on July 28, 2025.

According to Crime Ghana, witnesses claim Abam had smoked cannabis in a nearby bush before attacking Jojo, who was asleep outside his home.

Community members responded swiftly to Jojo’s cries for help, apprehending Abam and beating him before handing him over to the police. Both men sustained serious injuries; Jojo has been transferred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, while Abam is receiving treatment at New Edubiase Government Hospital under police guard.

Residents are outraged, citing Abam’s history of violent behavior, and are urging authorities to take stronger measures to combat drug abuse and prevent similar incidents. Police have taken control of the situation, assuring the public that investigations are underway to ensure justice is served.

This devastating event comes on the back of a recent incident where a 75-year-old farmer named Ibrahim Laah was killed in Manso Deduako, Ashanti Region, following a dispute.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, involved a violent altercation. One suspect has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their investigation. The victim’s body has been taken to Saint Martin’s Hospital in Agroyesum for an autopsy.

The local Assembly Member, Emmanuel Gyau, confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest of a suspect. The Manso Adubia Divisional Police Command also confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

BY Prince Fiifi Yorke