{
  "id": 14250761,
  "title": "Akyem Kade opinion leaders dismiss serial killing rumours, call for calm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/akyem-kade-opinion-leaders-dismiss-serial-killing-rumours-call-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T17:25:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/akyem-kade-opinion-leaders-dismiss-serial-killing-rumours-call-for-calm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Opinion leaders in Akyem Kade, a community in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of Ghana's Eastern Region, have rejected rumors of serial killings and called for calm. Speaking to Adom News, the Abusuapanin of Kade, Baffour Otibu Asare II, stated that only one young woman had been murdered in the community, and no other incidents had been recorded since then. He alleged that unidentified individuals were spreading false information about Kade, causing fear and panic among residents. Baffour Otibu Asare II urged the police and other security agencies to investigate the reports and increase security measures to protect lives and property. He appealed to both individuals and investors to consider investing in the town, claiming this would promote peace, confidence, and development in the community.",
  "summary": "Opinion leaders in Akyem Kade in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region have dismissed reports of serial killings in the community and urged residents and traders to stay calm. Speaking to Adom News’ Kwasi Azor, the Abusuapanin of Kade, Baffour Otibu Asare II, said only one young woman had been murdered in the community […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Opinion leaders in Akyem Kade reject serial killing rumors.",
    "Only one young woman murdered in the community.",
    "Call for calm, increased security, and investment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Unconfirmed reports of serial killings leave Kade residents in fear",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/unconfirmed-reports-of-serial-killings-leave-kade-residents-in-fear",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:12:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}