A 29-year-old farmer from Awoma in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region is recovering after doctors at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra successfully removed a motorbike key that had lodged in his skull. Moro Razak, the injured farmer, was seriously hurt when he tried to break up a fight between two young men at Amenyo, a nearby farming community, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Motorbike Key Lodged in Farmer's Skull
The two youths had reportedly travelled from Bodada to Amenyo to gamble when the dispute broke out. Razak stepped in to defuse the situation and was allegedly stabbed with a motorbike key, which lodged in his skull. He was first taken to the Jasikan Municipal Hospital for emergency care, but doctors referred him to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra once his condition proved to require more specialized attention.
Operation a Success
According to Moro Alhassan, Razak's uncle, surgeons carried out the operation on Sunday, July 26, and successfully extracted the key. Alhassan praised the medical team at the 37 Military Hospital for their skill and commitment in saving his nephew's life, and thanked everyone who reached out with prayers and support since the incident occurred.
Residents Shaken by Attack
News of the attack has left residents of Awoma, Amenyo and nearby communities shaken, with many calling it a tragic outcome of a disagreement that got out of hand. The incident has also sparked concerns about the need for community mediation and conflict resolution in rural areas. In Ghana, where communal disputes are common, such incidents highlight the importance of finding peaceful solutions to disputes.
The incident has left many in the community reeling, with some calling for greater community engagement and conflict resolution efforts. The Ghana News Agency reported that the incident has left many residents shaken, and has sparked a renewed focus on finding peaceful solutions to disputes in rural areas. With Razak recovering well, the community is breathing a sigh of relief, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater community engagement and conflict resolution efforts in rural Ghana.
Razak remains under medical observation, and his family is grateful for the support of the medical team and the community. The incident has also sparked a renewed focus on the need for greater community engagement and conflict resolution efforts in rural areas. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the incident, one thing is clear: the need for peaceful solutions to disputes in rural Ghana has never been more pressing.
Source: Joy Online
