Land dispute turns deadly as man is allegedly stabbed with scissors at Achiase
A land-related disagreement at Achiase, near Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, has ended in tragedy following the alleged stabbing death of a resident, Augustine Boah.
A land dispute in Achiase, West Africa, has escalated to a deadly outcome, with 24-year-old Kofi Yena, known as "Pogba," accused of fatally stabbing resident Augustine Boah using a pair of scissors. The incident took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Boah's injuries proved fatal, and he was found by the police upon the conclusion of the confrontation.
Tensions between the families of the two men escalated due to the land dispute, which reportedly had been ongoing for some time. The latest incident occurred when Boah and Yena confronted each other, leading to a physical altercation in which the alleged stabbing took place. The situation remains under police investigation as the circumstances surrounding the event are still being probed.
Yena was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. The body of Boah, the alleged victim, has been turned over to the Tarkwa Municipal Hospital's morgue for further procedures.
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