Gbawe Queen Mother Murder: Police Arrest Prime Suspect

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has apprehended a prime suspect linked to the fatal shooting incident that occurred during a naming ceremony at Gbawe on June 19, 2025. The incident resulted in the death of Perl Naa Dodua Bortey-Kaa, a queen mother, and left another guest injured.

The shooting took place around 7:00 p.m. when individuals wielding locally manufactured firearms began firing indiscriminately into the crowd. The ceremony, attended by traditional leaders and Asafo groups, turned chaotic following the reckless discharge of weapons.

Following intensive investigations, police tracked down and arrested the suspect, identified as Gilbert Awuni, popularly known as “Starboy,” at his hideout in Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region.

Superintendent Juliana Obeng warned the public against the unlawful possession, processing, or discharge of firearms, stressing that such acts are criminal offenses and will be met with the full force of the law.

The Police Command praised the swift operation that led to the arrest and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order across the region. Authorities assured the public that all individuals connected to the incident will face justice as part of ongoing efforts to curb gun violence in the country.