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A nine-year old boy has been mistakenly shot dead at Awutu Bereku in the Central Region.
The boy whose name is not yet known was shot dead during the performance of some rituals towards the Awutu Awubia festival.[ads2]
It is reported that two persons also sustained severe injuries but have been rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital.
According to reports, as part of preparations for the festival, there were some people following some traditional priests of the town who were firing gunshots as a form of recognition of the traditional priest. The guns held by one of the men suddenly went off and killed the nine-year-old boy.[ads3]
Per the reports, the suspect has been arrested by the Awutu Bereku District Police for investigations.
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