The Odikro of Pokrom-Nsaba near Nsawam in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern region has allegedly shot and killed himself following several land disputes.
The deceased chief, Nana Ayesu Agyei was found dead in a pool of blood in his bathroom Monday dawn around 3:30 am.
Some residents at the area believe the deceased allegedly shot himself at the heart region of his chest.
He did not leave any suicide note, however, persons close to him are linking his death to a land case.
According to them, the deceased has been involved in several land disputes.
Nana Adu Akuffo, one of the elders close to the late Chief said that “just this dawn we heard something like gunshot so we came around only for us to see the chief dead in a pool of blood in his bathroom. We realized he shot himself with his double barreled gun which as we speak is beside him.â€
The case has been reported to the police for investigation.
The deceased who was a former headmaster and Catechist of the Presbyterian Church left behind seven children.
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