In a deeply troubling incident that has rocked Denkyira Kyekyewere in the Central Region, Assemblyman Kwabena Boateng allegedly shot and killed two teenagers, Razak, 16, and Agyaku, 20, on August 21, 2024, after suspecting them of stealing cocoa from his shed.
The shocking incident, which has raised serious concerns about the rise of vigilantism and disregard for the rule of law, has left the community in a state of disbelief and mourning.
Reports indicate that the teenagers had been involved in the theft of cocoa bags from Boateng’s shed for an extended period, despite multiple warnings and complaints.
On the tragic night in question, Boateng is said to have taken the law into his own hands, fatally shooting the young men on the spot.
The incident has triggered widespread condemnation, with the families of the deceased expressing both grief and outrage over the loss of their loved ones.
The mother of one of the victims, speaking through tears, revealed her son’s ongoing struggle with theft and how he had fallen under the influence of Agyaku.
She recounted her desperate attempts to seek help from a fetish priest to reform her son, never imagining the tragic turn of events that would claim his life.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this brutal act, questions about justice and accountability loom large over Denkyira Kyekyewere.
