The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Queenmother Pearl Naa Dodoowa Whitaker during a naming ceremony at Gbawe Zero on June 19.
The suspect, Gilbert Awuni, also known as "Starboy," allegedly shot the queenmother at close range, killing her instantly.
Another victim, 38-year-old trader Priscilla Naa Aryeley, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and is currently receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre.
She is reported to be in stable condition.