A mining town in the Central Region is mourning the death of their chief Mmratehene of Ayanfuri after he accidentally shot himself to death with a pump-action gun.
Reports suggest the traditional ruler lost his life after he accidentally shot himself while performing at a funeral ceremony.
In a viral video shared on X, the chief was dancing while holding the pump-action gun, and another man was spraying cash on him.
The chief later pointed the gun at his chest and could be seen occasionally pressing the trigger, but the gun did not fire.
He again pointed the gun at his shoulder, pulling the trigger; this time, the gun fired with the bullet hitting his chest, forcing him to the ground.
The video post shared by Ghana Chronicles was captioned, “ TRAGEDY: Nana Kwabena Okyere, Mmratehene of Ayanfuri, has reportedly died after accidentally shooting himself with a pump-action gun during a funeral ceremony.
He was rushed for treatment, but sadly did not survive”.
In related news, a Ghanaian man has narrowly escaped death after a stray bullet, allegedly fired during celebratory gunfire, pierced through the roof of his home, hitting his laptop while seated in his room.
The Ghanaian man, identified as Charles McCarthy, is now calling on authorities to implement stricter enforcement of laws against celebratory gunfire.
He warns that what is often treated as harmless tradition poses a serious threat to human life.
In a Facebook post on May 3, 2026, Charles McCarthy, sharing his experience, wrote, “Yesterday, I became a living statistic of this reckless tradition. While sitting in the supposed safety of my room, a heavy thud shattered the silence. A stray bullet, fired by an unknown individual perhaps miles away, ripped through my roof and ceiling. It didn’t stop there. The projectile slammed into my laptop, shattering the screen, the very tool I use for my work and daily life.
As I stared at the twisted metal and glass, the chilling realisation set in: had I been leaning a few inches to the left, that bullet would have entered my skull. I am lucky. My laptop can be replaced. But every year, families across our country are not so fortunate. They lose children, parents, and neighbours to a “celebration” they weren’t even part of”.
Also, some months ago, it was reported that a 19-year-old pregnant woman was 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.
Watch the video below:
🚨 TRAGEDY: Nana Kwabena Okyere, Mmratehene of Ayanfuri, has reportedly died after accidentally shooting himself with a pump-action gun during a funeral ceremony.
— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) May 10, 2026
He was rushed for treatment but sadly did not survive. pic.twitter.com/Ty9rNqOFfC