Kwahuhemaa released after dawn abduction, police launch investigation

The Kwahuhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyamfua, III has been released following her abduction during an early morning raid at the palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed.

This update was posted on the Ghana Police Service’s X page on Monday, November 17, 2025.

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"The Inspector-General of Police has directed the release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, following an operation by some officers this morning," the post read.

It added that investigations into the incident have been launched and security in the area has been strengthened.

"The IGP has further directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operation, and any officers found culpable will be sanctioned. Meanwhile, security has been intensified in and around Kwahu to ensure the safety of all persons," the post further stated.

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Paramount Chief Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III said heavily armed men, claiming to be police officers, stormed the palace around 4:30 a.m., fired shots, and took several people away.

The queen mother’s disappearance was only discovered after the raid.

"I received a call around 4:30 a.m. that armed men had stormed the palace. They arrested the people there and took them to an unknown location. I called the Kwahu Police Commander at Abetifi, but he said he did not know the men and was unaware of any such operation. I have called the queen mother several times, but she did not answer," he said.

The incident reportedly left the community in shock and fear.

See the post below:

KWAHU INCIDENT: QUEEN MOTHER RELEASED, POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO THE OPERATION

The Inspector-General of Police has directed the release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, following an operation by some officers this morning.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 17, 2025

The IGP has further directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operation and any officers found culpable sanctioned.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 17, 2025

Meanwhile, security has been intensified in and around Kwahu to ensure the security and safety of all persons.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 17, 2025

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