The Gomoa Dawurampong Divisional Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with last week’s attempted assassination of the Gyasehene of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Kwesi Essel Okyea-hene.

According to police reports, nine men on motorcycles stormed the Wassa community on January 7, 2026, in an attempt to carry out the attack. The timely intervention of the Gomoa Dawurampong police prevented the assassination from succeeding.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Abeiku, Kojo Wassa, and the alleged destooled Nkosuohene of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Francis Tetteh, popularly known as Nana Tei. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining six suspects.

Gomoa Wassa has experienced chieftaincy disputes for over three years, stemming from disagreements between the Omankrado and developmental chiefs regarding the installation of the town’s Odikro.

Obaatan of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Adwoa Nkum, confirmed that statements from the arrested suspects have been recorded and commended the police for their swift action. She called for the remaining suspects to be brought to justice.

“We commend the police for their diligence and appeal that the remaining suspects be brought to justice,” Nana Adwoa Nkum said.

Samuel Nana Kwabena Obo, leader of the Gomoa Wassa Youth, urged residents to promote peace and unity in the community. “It is important for everyone in Gomoa Wassa to work together and ensure harmony prevails,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Gyasehene has filed a petition with the Central Regional Police Command regarding the assassination attempt, naming among those involved lawyer Francis Tetteh Sackey