Asawase Murders: Police Intelligence Points to Single Perpetrator in Killings of Kusasi Chief and Another Victim

Kumasi, Ghana – July 30, 2025 – The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the recent murders in Asawase, indicating that intelligence suggests one individual was responsible for the killings of both the Kusasi Chief and another victim.

DSP Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), made the revelation, stating, "Asawase murder: Our intelligence indicates one person was behind the killings of both the Kusasi chief and the other victim." This statement, prominently displayed alongside his image in police uniform, provides a crucial lead in a case that has generated considerable public concern.

The murders, which have sent shockwaves through the community, have been under intense police investigation. DSP Ahianyo's update suggests a consolidation of evidence pointing towards a single assailant, which could significantly narrow down the search for the perpetrator.

The police have not yet released details regarding the identity of the alleged single perpetrator or the specific intelligence that led to this conclusion. However, the announcement from the Ashanti Regional Police Command offers a ray of hope for justice for the victims and their families.