Akyem Hemang residents demand justice for man shot and killed at mining site by suspect military men

Wearing red armbands and carrying placards with various inscriptions such as "Douglas deserves justice", "Douglas blood cries for justice", "Stop the brutality","Uphold human dignity", "Military must serve not kill" and "Justice for Douglas" they marched through the streets and presented a petition to the District Chief Executive for Fanteakwa South, Mercy Korang.

Some residents in the area claim Douglas was shot at close range from the back by personnel said to be military men.

They claim Douglas Acheampong was shot and killed by the said military personnel during an operation at the mining site.