The Ghana Police Service have revealed that the Crime Investigation Department is investigating the shooting incident that claimed the life of a lecturer.

In a press release, the police noted that a full-scale thorough investigation would be conducted into the incident.

The police added that amidst the investigation, patrol teams have been intensified in the area to ward off any criminally-minded elements.

“In line with best practices and Police standards and ethics, the IGP has spoken to the bereaved family and commiserated with them in this trying moment. Anyone found to be complicit in the incident will be dealt with according to the law,” the Police stated.

This comes after an alleged scuffle over a parcel of family land on Thursday, March 17, led to the death of a 64-year-old retired lecturer of the Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, Stephen Mani.

Mr Mani was hit by a stray bullet fired during the scuffle. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Wa Municipal Hospital after the shooting incident which took place few metres away from the Wa SSNIT Flat.

The deceased, while on retirement, operated a drinking bar about 400 metres away from the scene of the incident.

Four other persons who were not part of the dispute were also hit by some bullets and are said to be in critical condition at the same facility.

According to reports, these five victims had no connection with the alleged family land dispute.

Meanwhile, the police have revealed that the IGP spoke to the family of the deceased and commiserated with them. 

They promised to bring every culprit involved in the incident to justice.