Suspected nomadic herdsmen have allegedly killed 47-year-old farmer at Atebubu Amantin in the Brong Ahafo region Sunday.
According to reports, the deceased, Samuel Fusieni went to his farm at Boliga Nkwanta to prevent the cattle from destroying his yam farm when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Wife of the deceased, Amina Samale who witness the gruesome murder in an interview with Adom News’ Koofori Bossu Denkye said her husband was gun down when he attempted to drive the cows out of his farm.
“The Fulani herdsmen opened fire on my husband for preventing the cows from chewing his yam” the distraught widow added.
Madam Samale is calling on the police to as a matter of urgency investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book.
Also, mother of the deceased, Madam Damata wept uncontrollably when she heard the sudden demise of her son.
The 87-year-old mother said Samuel Fusieni her only son was the bread winner of the family.
Madam Damata is anticipating a difficult future since he only source of income has been taken away from her.
Residents in the area have vowed to retaliate following the incessant killing of indigenes by these Fulani herdsmen.
Meanwhile, Atebubu/Amantin District Police Commander, Superintendent Edward Konyer says a post-mortem is being carried out to ascertain if the deceased was indeed murdered and by who.
Ghana/Adom News/ Koofori Bossu Denkye
Nomadic herdsmen kill farmer at Atebubu Amantin
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