{"id":69576,"date":"2025-07-07T15:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69576"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:32:33","slug":"suspected-killer-of-queen-mother-who-was-shot-at-gbawe-arrested-firearm-recovered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69576","title":{"rendered":"Suspected killer of queen mother who was shot at Gbawe arrested, firearm recovered"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the shooting and killing of a queenmother during a naming ceremony at Gbawe Zero, a suburb of Accra, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.<\/p>\n

The deceased, 33-year-old Pearl Naa Dodoowa Whitaker, known in private life as Naa Agyinafo I of Papase, died instantly after being shot at close range.<\/p>\n

Another woman, 38-year-old Priscilla Na Ayele, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre. She is reported to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n

At a press briefing in Accra on Monday, July 7, the police identified the suspect as Gilbert Awuni Alia, alias Starboy, an okada rider from Dentsua.<\/p>\n

He was arrested at Asokore in the Ashanti Region, where he had fled after the incident. The police stated that he was part of a group that fired weapons indiscriminately during the ceremony.<\/p>\n

The naming event was organised by Ibrahim Ni Ayikwashi Solomon, also known as Nii Ayi Solomon, who had earlier reported the incident to the police.<\/p>\n

He has since been arrested after admitting to authorising the use of firearms at the event, which was attended by traditional leaders and members of various Asafu groups.<\/p>\n

Investigators suspect that the violence was triggered by the consumption of Sobo, a locally brewed drink, which may have been laced with narcotic substances. During interrogation, Starboy reportedly confessed to firing a weapon while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

He claimed to have fled the scene with an accomplice known only as Oxygen. Police say the suspect told them he discarded the firearm, and efforts are underway to retrieve it.<\/p>\n

A second accomplice has also been arrested. Officers have retrieved a locally manufactured weapon, along with spent cartridges and gunpowder, as part of their ongoing investigations.<\/p>\n

The police condemned the unauthorised use of firearms at public events, warning that anyone found culpable will face prosecution. <\/p>\n

\u201cPossession and discharge of firearms without lawful authority is a serious offence,\u201d the command stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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