The Chief of Dompoase within the Adansi Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu II, has been hospitalized after he was hit by a stray bullet during the firing of muskets at a funeral.
The Chief was among other dignitaries and traditional rulers attending the funeral rites of the late mother of the Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi, Mrs. Faustilove Appiah Kannin, in Obuasi.
The incident occurred when the Chief, with his delegation, was exchanging pleasantries with the Omanhene of Asebu Kwamankese and Dompoasehene, Okofo Kwabena Bonsu II, and other colleague chiefs.
One of the subjects of the Omanhene of Asebu Kwamankese accidentally fired his musket, and a stray bullet hit the Dompoasehene in the process.
Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu II was rushed to the hospital, where he is currently responding to treatment.
The suspect has been arrested and assisting with investigation.
