The Office of the Asawase Zongo Community Chief has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the tragic assassination of Chief Abdul-Malik Azenbe, the Kusaasi Chief of the Ashanti Region.
The chief was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his residence at Asawase, in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
In a statement, the Asawase Zongo Community Chief appealed to the entire Zongo community and the general public to remain calm and peaceful to allow the security agencies to conduct thorough investigations.
The chief urged residents to assist authorities with credible information that may lead to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the heinous act.
He also called on security services to carry out their duties with professionalism, diligence and urgency to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Chief advised all Zongo indigenes and settlers across Kumasi and the Ashanti Region to uphold peace and shun all forms of violence.
He emphasised the importance of unity, discipline and adherence to the teachings of peace in Islam and the values of mutual respect and tolerance, citing the wise counsel of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene.
The Member of Parliament for Asawase Constituency, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, who is also the Interior Minister and the Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ben Abdallah Alhassan, have swiftly responded to the situation, providing leadership to ensure justice is served, without compromising the peace of the populace.
The Interior Minister has promised a thorough investigation and swift justice, assuring the public that the security agencies are working to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice.
The police have appealed to the public for information to help apprehend the killers.
Meanwhile, two empty AK-47 shells were recovered at the scene and the Regional Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, has assured the bereaved family of a swift investigation.
