Nsawam: The Eastern South Regional Police Command is currently investigating a tragic shooting incident that occurred on April 29, 2025, resulting in the deaths of five individuals at Asiyaw, near Akwane-Dobro, Nsawam. The police crime scene team arrived at the location and discovered the bodies of five male adults, all with gunshot wounds.

According to Ghana News Agency, the police recovered several items from the scene, including Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra vehicles, a pump action gun with 17 live cartridges, four empty cartridges, three 7.62/39mm empty shells, one 9mm empty shell, and five heavy-duty motorbikes. Preliminary investigations indicated that a confrontation between two groups over sand winning led to the shooting.

The bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation, identification, and autopsy. The police continue their investigation to apprehend those responsible for the incident.