Police Engage Military to Authenticate Viral Video of Manso Amenfi Shooting

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, resulted in the death of 26 year old Samuel Akamboya, a resident of Nkakaa, near Manso Amenfi.

In a statement providing an update on the ongoing investigation, the Police said preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was among a group of young men engaged in mining activities at Nkakaa when gunfire was reportedly discharged in the area.

Mr Akamboya was later found dead, with a gold detector machine recovered near his body.

His remains have since been deposited at the Bawdie El-Shiva Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, a video circulating on social media, purportedly showing individuals dressed in military-style clothing firing gunshots, has attracted the attention of investigators.

The Police say they have formally engaged the Ghana Armed Forces and other relevant agencies to help establish the authenticity of the footage.

The Command has urged members of the public who may have original copies of the video, photographs or other relevant information to share them with the Police to support investigations.

The update was contained in a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Central Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police Beatrice Turkson.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the death of Samuel Akamboya are ongoing.

Nana Esi Brew Monney