Man reportedly mistaken for game and shot by hunter dead in forest

Reports alleged that the deceased was in the forest picking mushrooms when the incident occurred on Wednesday, when a hunter mistook him for game and shot him.

In a telephone interview, Mr Theophilus Doh, the Assembly member for the area, confirmed the incident, which happened around 04:45hours, when he received a call from his constituent about the accident.

The incident has reportedly left residents concerned, with calls for enhanced safety measures in the forest area.