Akatsi Police launch full investigation into shooting, arson incident in Deti

Akatsi District Police Command has opened a full-scale investigation into a violent disturbance at Deti, a suburb of Akatsi, which resulted in a shooting incident, injuries to two individuals, and the destruction of multiple properties on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. According to a press statement issued on May 28, the victims, identified as James Kpanda, 44, and Jonathan Kpanda, 30, are receiving treatment at the Akatsi District Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds during the incident. Property destroyed includes a Mercedes-Benz private vehicle, two motorbikes, and a fence wall.

The incident began at approximately 10:30 a.m. when a group of young men, including the injured victims, allegedly went to the residence of the suspect, Mensah Awagah. The group is said to have started pulling down the suspect's fence wall, an act that reportedly triggered the confrontation. Following the shooting, tensions escalated further as members of the group allegedly retaliated by setting fire to a Mercedes-Benz vehicle and two motorbikes parked within the suspect's residence.

Mensah Awagah is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Police have launched a manhunt for other individuals believed to have been involved in the initial confrontation and subsequent violence. Officers say arrests are expected as investigations progress. The police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.