Spiritual Healer Killed, Three Injured in Shocking Central Region Attack

A shocking series of violent events in Twifo Kwame Alerk, within the Hemang-Lower-Denkyira District of the Central Region, has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Senior High School graduate, Kweku Twia. He is accused of murdering a 75-year-old spiritual healer, Ante Amataa, and injuring three other individuals.

The incident reportedly began with a violent altercation between Twia and his father, during which Twia allegedly used a machete to inflict severe injuries on his father’s neck, hands, and stomach.

Following the attack on his father, Twia allegedly moved through the community, encountering the spiritual healer, Ante Amataa. He is accused of striking her multiple times with the machete, causing fatal injuries.

After fleeing into nearby bushland, Twia resurfaced and continued his violent spree, attacking and injuring two more people before being apprehended by officers from the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Police Command.

Community leaders, like Nana Kojo Damptey, the Linguist of Twifo Kwame Alerk, have speculated that substance abuse may have contributed to the suspect’s behavior, noting a stark contrast to his usual demeanor.

The body of the deceased spiritual healer has been conveyed to the Twifo Praso Government Hospital morgue, while the three injured victims are currently receiving medical care at the same hospital. Police are conducting a comprehensive investigation to establish the full circumstances and motive behind the tragic events.