The family of a 9-year-old boy who was accidentally shot dead in Awutu Bereku in the Central Region is asking that the person guilty of their son’s murder be prosecuted.
The guy was said to be carrying a pistol and accompanying the fetish priest as he performed rites as part of the yearly Awubia festival.
The pistol, however, was accidentally discharged, killing the 9-year-old and injuring two others.
Since the event, the culprit has been apprehended, and the community has been brought back to normalcy.
Hannah Aidoo, the deceased’s mother, stated in an interview that authorities must enforce firearms regulations.
According to her, the usage of firearms in the community is on the rise.
“I saw someone ran towards me with the news that my son has been shot dead. I hurriedly rushed to the scene and fell by my son.”
“I want the authorities to control the use of guns because they are not needed during festivals and I want the suspect brought to book because my son is all I had.”
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