Man reportedly mistaken for game and shot by hunter dead in forest
A man identified as Mr Zebio from Nyagbo Konda in the Afadzato South District has reportedly been shot dead in the Nyagbo Kume Forest.
On Wednesday, a man named Mr Zebio from Nyagbo Konda in the Afadzato South District met a tragic end in the Nyagbo Kume Forest. Allegedly, he was picking mushrooms when a hunter mistook him for game and fired a fatal shot. Mr Zebio succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Assembly member for the area, Mr Theophilus Doh, confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency, noting that it occurred around 04:45 hours.
Local residents routinely visit the forest to gather non-timber forest products such as mushrooms and snails. The police have arrested the hunter and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the shooting. The body of the deceased has been taken to the morgue for further examination. The police have also issued a stern warning to hunters, urging them to adhere strictly to hunting safety regulations to avert similar unfortunate incidents.
This event has understandably left residents concerned, prompting calls for stricter safety measures in the forest area.
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