Tension is escalating in Hemang, in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, as angry youth launch a manhunt for a 34-year-old man accused of engaging in unlawful sexual activities involving teenage boys in the community.

The suspect was earlier arrested and handed over to the Kodie District Police Command for investigation and possible prosecution following allegations made against him.

However, the situation in the community has become increasingly volatile after reports emerged that the suspect had been granted police bail and allegedly returned to the area.

Some residents, particularly the youth, claim the suspect’s continued presence in the community has heightened fear and anger among locals, prompting calls for his removal from the area.

Speaking to the media, a Unit Committee Member, Seth Frimpong, said on Tuesday, May 12, that the community strongly condemned the alleged conduct, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the cultural and moral values of Hemang.

“We understand the police have the legal right to grant bail, but the people in this community do not feel comfortable living with him here. That is why some residents are searching for him to drive him out of the community,” he stated.

Mr Frimpong further revealed that Hemang currently lacks a substantive chief and functioning traditional council, a development he believes has weakened local mechanisms for resolving sensitive issues and contributed to residents taking matters into their own hands.

The suspect was apprehended on Monday, May 11, 2026, after allegations surfaced that he had allegedly maintained an inappropriate relationship with one of the teenage boys for the past six months.

The development has generated widespread discussion and anxiety within the community, with fears that the growing tension could trigger acts of mob justice if authorities fail to act swiftly.

Residents are therefore appealing to the police to expedite investigations into the case and ensure that due process is followed in order to prevent any possible outbreak of violence.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had not officially commented on the matter.