Man, 65, allegedly shoots another over avocado

A 65-year-old man, Otu Acquah, also known as Adi Wako, has allegedly shot a 24-year-old man, Ben, over an avocado fruit at Kwesi Larbi near Okorase in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region.

Close sources have revealed that the victim, Ben, has been confirmed dead.

Information gathered revealed that the deceased went to the suspect’s house with a friend at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, to pluck some avocado pears.

The suspect allegedly pulled out a revolver and shot the victim who had climbed the tree, killing him instantly.

According to Otu, he thought thieves had entered his compound, so he allegedly shot at them.

The other victim, Francis, who escaped, stated that they had just finished an event and were on their way home when they stopped at the suspect’s house to pick up some avocados.

Meanwhile, the chief of the area, Nana Kwesi Larbi, has described the incident as “tragic” and further stated that the suspect had previously threatened to kill the deceased over a land dispute.

He claims the suspect has a history of violent altercations.

Nana Kwesi Larbi further disclosed that whenever the suspect gets into a quarrel, he pulls out a gun and threatens to kill people.