{"id":247619,"date":"2024-11-07T20:18:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/07\/26-thugs-arrested-over-alleged-kidnapping-of-abetifihene\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T20:18:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:18:04","slug":"26-thugs-arrested-over-alleged-kidnapping-of-abetifihene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/07\/26-thugs-arrested-over-alleged-kidnapping-of-abetifihene\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Thugs Arrested Over Alleged Kidnapping Of Abetifihene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A shocking incident unfolded in Kwahu Abetifi in the Eastern Region on Thursday morning, as 26 recruited hooligans stormed the area in a brazen attempt to kidnap the Abetifihene, Nana Akyeamfour Asiedu Agyeman II.<\/p>\n<p>The violent confrontation was sparked by a long-standing chieftaincy dispute, which has been simmering in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with the thugs heckling and stripping the chief naked, forcing him to sit on the floor.<\/p>\n<p>An elderly woman, revered as a deity, was also reportedly involved in the altercation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-452114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241107-WA0024-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Gunshots were fired as rival factions clashed, attempting to destool the Abetifihene.<\/p>\n<p>The situation remains tense, with footage showing a blockade on the main road leading to the Abetifi Presbyterian Training College and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple vehicles have been stranded on the road, with drivers reportedly being unable to pass through.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources close to the situation, the Abetifihene was taken hostage by a rival group claiming authority over the Kwahu Traditional Council.<\/p>\n<p>However, timely intervention by the National Investigations Bureau and security forces, led by Member of Parliament, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, successfully rescued the chief from the violent faction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arrest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the 26 suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Abetifihene is under police protection, as the chieftaincy dispute continues to simmer, with tensions running high in the Kwahu East District.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 A shocking incident unfolded in Kwahu Abetifi in the Eastern Region on Thursday morning, as 26 recruited hooligans stormed the area in a brazen attempt to kidnap the Abetifihene, Nana Akyeamfour Asiedu Agyeman II. 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