- A 72-year-old palm wine tapper was allegedly murdered by his apprentice in Daboase.
- The dispute centered around GH¢300 from alcohol sales.
- The apprentice reportedly attacked the victim with a log and a cutlass.
- The suspect fled but was caught and handed over to police.
- The community is mourning the loss and calling for justice.
A tragic incident in Daboase, located in the Wassa East District of Ghana’s Western Region, has left a community in shock after a 72-year-old palm wine tapper was allegedly murdered by his apprentice.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Akuffo-Addo, reportedly attacked his master following a heated disagreement over GH¢300 earned from the sale of locally brewed alcohol. Sources say the victim had explained that the money was still owed by customers who had taken the drinks on credit for a funeral, but tensions escalated when the apprentice insisted on immediate payment.
Attempts to resolve the matter through community elders reportedly failed. On Tuesday, the situation took a deadly turn when the apprentice allegedly assaulted the elderly man with a log before using a cutlass to slash his throat.
A nearby farmer heard the commotion and raised the alarm. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by a young man on a motorbike and handed over to the police.
The victim’s body has been transported to the Tarkwa mortuary, and investigations are ongoing.
