The incident has got social media users talking
Social media users have been reacting to the tragic death of Nana Kwabena Okyere, the Mmratehene (Youth Chief) of the Ayanfuri Traditional Area in the Upper Denkyira West District, who died after accidentally discharging a pump-action shotgun while participating in funeral rites.
The incident, which has been widely shared on X, reportedly occurred on Friday, May 8, 2026, during the funeral of the late Abusua Panyin Akwasi Kwateng at Ayanfuri in the Central Region.
Eyewitness footage circulating on social media shows the chief, dressed in traditional regalia and adorned with green leaves and charms, dancing energetically among mourners under funeral tents while holding the firearm.
Moments later, the weapon discharged, and he sustained a serious abdominal injury before collapsing.
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He was immediately rushed to the Ayanfuri Pentecost Hospital, where medical personnel observed a severe abdominal wound.
Despite efforts to save his life, Nana Kwabena Okyere died while receiving treatment.
His body has since been deposited at the Dunkwa-on-Offin Municipal Hospital mortuary, while the Ghana Police Service
has launched an investigation 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.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 10, 2026
According to police reports, the incident… pic.twitter.com/QbLYiDioqU
So right now ebe who ein fault?? Him or the gods??
— Derrick 💈👨💻🇬🇭 (@DNAbarber1) May 10, 2026
They killed him. This is why we all need first aid and trauma support training. 🤦🏾♂️RIP, at least he died dancing.
— 𐌃ꫀwil (@dewil___) May 10, 2026
Imagine if he had fired into the crowd. It’s completely unacceptable to load a gun and handle it carelessly at a public event. Such a tragic and avoidable death.
— KING FHAD (@bfadrilai) May 10, 2026
Accidentally? He pointed the gun at himself more than once whiles touching the trigger … what resulting was he expecting? This is ignorant
— Ghanaboi_wey_adey_RunTown🇬🇭 (@zaphnat_panea) May 10, 2026
How is gun part of our tradition? I really want to know, because guns came into this country kind courtesy the European sailors. If not we would be using our spears and bow and arrows. Over the years we've lost people to cultural gun display and it's time we find solutions to…
— MR CHRIS 🏴🇨🇭 (@quamechris) May 10, 2026
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