Ashanti region: Pregnant woman fatally shot in Adinkrakrom

A pregnant woman identified only as Ama was fatally shot at Adinkrakrom in the Asante Akyem North Municipality of the Ashanti region on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Jackson Sikanya, the Assemblyman, confirmed the incident during an interview on Adom FM, revealing that Ama was shot through the window of her room.

"Following the sound of the gunshot, some individuals

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Residents suspect that Ama's ex-lover, who claimed paternity of her unborn child, is responsible for her death. Prior to the tragic incident, the ex-lover had reportedly warned Ama's current partner to keep away from her.

The ex-lover has since fled the town, prompting a police manhunt for the suspect.