31-year-old man beaten to death over alleged theft

A 31-year-old man, identified as Kofi Amankwa, has been beaten to death at Assin Akrofuom in the Central Region after being accused of theft.

The prime suspect, popularly known as 'Yaw Forest', is in police custody and is expected to appear before the Assin Fosu District Court to face charges related to the incident.

According to a report by adomonline.com on November 2, 2026, the deceased's sister, Ama Bimpoma, said her brother was tied to a pole with a rope and severely beaten by the suspect until he collapsed and died.

She alleged that the attack followed accusations that Amankwa had stolen coconut seedlings belonging to the suspect.

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However, the suspect gave a different account to the police, claiming he confronted Amankwa after allegedly catching him stealing half a bag of cocoa beans.

The Central North Regional Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent Agyemang Badu, said the suspect surrendered to the police after the incident.

He confirmed that the suspect was undergoing police processing and would be arraigned before the Assin Fosu District Court as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding Amankwa's death.

Meanwhile, the police have cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands, urging them to report suspected criminal activities and disputes to the appropriate security agencies for the necessary action.

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