A 19-year-old pregnant woman is battling for her life after she was hit by a stray bullet during a burial rite.
According to reports, the incident occurred at Hiawu Besease in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti region.
The victim has been identified as Alice Serwaa and has been reported to have been shot in her abdomen on Thursday night.
The information gathered suggests she was hit by a stray bullet during the final funeral rites of a late queen mother in the community.
Alice Serwaa is now battling for her life at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Her unborn baby, according to reports, sadly did not survive after the bullet struck the fetus, resulting in a stillbirth.
Nana Osei Tutu, the Assembly member for the area, confirmed the news, adding that another girl was also reportedly hit in the eye.
Report by Joy News detailed, “He explained that the local chief had arrived in the community with a group of heavily built men believed to be acting as enforcers to maintain order during the burial rites of his late mother.
According to him, tensions escalated after some local youth resisted attempts to enforce a directive requiring residents to remain indoors as part of the royal funeral observances.
Nana Osei Tutu alleged that during the confrontation, some residents were assaulted and gunshots were fired in an attempt to disperse the crowd.
Amid the chaos, Alice Serwaa, who was standing in front of her home, was struck by a stray bullet”.
Reports suggest Alice Serwaa was initially rushed to a nearby CHPS compound, where health workers provided emergency treatment before she was referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
In related firearms news, Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has revealed thousands of illegal firearms and ammunition surrendered nationwide.
According to him, the Gun amnesty has yielded significant results, with more weapons expected to be recovered before the deadline of January 15, 2026.
Dr Bonaa disclosed that the firearms that have been surrendered include sidearms, pump-action shotguns, single and double-barrel guns, AK-47s, M16 rifles and G-series weapons.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 29, Dr Bonaa stated, “With just 15 days to the deadline, a number of these weapons have been surrendered, and there are more to recover”
“Within this period, importation of arms has ceased, importation of ammunition has ceased, and the sale of guns and ammunition has ceased,” he said.
He further noted that the declaration also prohibits the firing of weapons throughout the amnesty window.
Also, Dr Adam Bonaa has urged all Ghanaians to return all stolen and unlicensed weapons.
According to Dr Adam Bonaa, irrespective of whether the gun was stolen, unlicensed or found, individuals who voluntarily surrender their weapons will not be arrested or interrogated.
Speaking during a stakeholder engagement visit to the National Mosque on December 26, 2025, Dr Adam Bonaa stated, “No one is going to arrest you. You are not going to be prosecuted. There will be no interrogation. Even if it is a gun you stole from the police, surrender it and there will be no arrest”.
“The Chief Imam is one of the strongest pillars of peace in this country.
“He does not encourage violence or disorder, and that is why we are engaging religious leaders to help us spread this message,” he added.
“Ghana cannot be peaceful if guns remain in the hands of civilians. If we fail to address this, what is happening in other countries can also happen here,” he warned.