{
  "id": 9352350,
  "title": "Family demands justice after alleged machete attack by prison officers, inmates in Kenyasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/family-demands-justice-after-alleged-machete-attack-by-prison",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:09:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/family-demands-justice-after-alleged-machete-attack-by-prison-officers-inmates-in-kenyasi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A week has passed since a civilian, Opoku Afriyie, allegedly suffered injuries inflicted by machetes at the Kenyasi Settlement Camp Prison. Afriyie, a resident of Kenyasi No. 2 in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, is currently being treated at the Asutifi North District Hospital for wounds sustained during an incident involving prison personnel and inmates. The alleged attack is said to have transpired in connection with a suspected yam theft. However, despite the family's persistent demands for a prompt investigation and justice, no arrests have been made.\n\nThe victim's family, including his mother and uncle, expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the case, questioning the apparent lack of accountability. The family is seeking a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident, highlighting what they perceive as a disparity in how the accused would have been treated if the roles were reversed. Afriyie's mother lamented the potential long-term consequences for her son, who is a father to a newborn and owns three farms.\n\nKwaku Oppong, the victim's uncle, emphasized the constitutional obligations of security personnel to respect the rights and dignity of individuals, asserting that prison officers should have acted accordingly. He stressed, \"No one is guilty until proven so with evidence; he was only a suspect and should never have been subjected to such violence.\"\n\nThe family's account of the alleged attack remains unverified, and the medical details of the injuries suffered by Afriyie are yet to be independently established. The Asutifi District Police Command, led by Superintendent Harold Yamoah Ponkor, has stated that investigations are ongoing, aiming to clarify the circumstances of the incident, identify those involved, and determine whether criminal offences were committed. The Ghana Police Service has not issued a public statement regarding the incident or any arrests made.",
  "summary": "A week after a civilian was allegedly attacked with machetes, his family is calling for a prompt investigation and justice, expressing concern that no arrests have been made. The victim, Opoku Afriyie, a resident of Kenyasi No. 2 in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, is a sound system operator and commercial motorcycle […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}