Member of Parliament for Asawase and Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region, Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, who was shot dead by unknown assailants at his residence on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The late Chief, who also served as the Kaadi Divisional Area Chief in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, was attacked around 8:40 p.m. near his residence at Asawase F-line, close to the community centre.
Eyewitnesses recounted that two unidentified men arrived at the scene on a motorbike. One of them, armed with an AK-47 rifle, opened fire on the chief before both fled the scene.
The critically injured chief was rushed to the Manhyia District Hospital and later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Hon. Muntaka extended his condolences to the bereaved family and the Kusasi community. He condemned the act as a threat to national security and pledged the full commitment of the police to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.
He said, “As a Member of Parliament for Asawase and on behalf of the good people of the constituency, I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family, the Kusasi community in the Ashanti Region, and the entire traditional leadership of the Kusaug area. This heinous act is not only an attack on a revered traditional authority but also a grievous wound to the peace and security we all cherish.”
Muntaka added, “I want to assure the family and the people of Ghana that our security agencies are fully committed to ensuring that the perpetrators of this crime are swiftly apprehended and made to face the full rigours of the law. We remain resolute in protecting every citizen and upholding the rule of law. I call on all residents, particularly within the Asawase constituency and its environs, to remain calm and cooperate with the security agencies by providing any information that may assist in the ongoing investigations.”
The police have since intensified efforts to track down the assailants and are urging the public to provide any relevant information that may aid the investigation.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
