Police Probe Death of Kofi Obed Following Alleged Attempted Attack on Continuation Church in Sefwi Asafo

Police in the Western North Region have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a young man, identified as Kofi Obed, whose body was discovered by a roadside near Sefwi Asafo in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. The incident, which occurred on June 20, 2023, has sparked concerns in the local community. Obed, a resident of Sefwi Afere in the Bodi District believed to be in his late 20s, was found motionless shortly after he was reportedly involved in a confrontation at a local place of worship.

According to preliminary reports, the deceased was allegedly part of a group that attempted to attack members of the Continuation Church earlier that morning. Following the attempted assault, Obed was apprehended by individuals at the scene. While the intention was reportedly to hand him over to the police, he was later found unresponsive near the roadside. The sequence of events between his apprehension and the discovery of his body remains the subject of intense police scrutiny as investigators work to determine if foul play was involved.

The body of the deceased has been transported to the St John of God Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a pending autopsy to establish the exact cause of death. Regional police are currently managing two distinct but related inquiries: one focusing on the reported attempted attack on the church congregation and the other on the circumstances surrounding Obed's death. Authorities have called for patience as they gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events of that morning, ensuring that justice is served for all parties involved.