The police have reopened investigations into the murder of the artiste manager Fennec Okyere after a recent social media post by the dancehall artiste Shatta Wale.
“Bull Dog since you are bringing out secrets, you will tell Ghanaians what happen [sic] to Fenicks [sic] murder!! And I am not joking about this time!!” Shatta Wale posted on Facebook.
“I am ready to tell the court about what you told me about you and your men and how [you] planned that foolish act get ready,” he added.
Responding to Shatta Wale’s post, the police said they have contacted the “My Level” hitmaker over his recent comment to assist with investigations.
“The police have made contact with Shatta Wale who is co-operating with us on the matter,” a police statement said.
“The police [would] like to put on record that the recently established Cold Case Unit has been working for months on all unresolved murder cases, including that of Fennec Okyere, with support from the affected families.
“This new development from Shatta Wale is therefore going to complement our ongoing investigation,” the statement added.
“We [would] like to take this opportunity to thank all the families who have been working with the Cold Case Unit since its establishment for their co-operation and understanding. We wish to assure the public that the police will continue to work relentlessly on these cases in order to bring closure to the affected families,” it added.
Background
Fennec Okyere, who was the manager of the controversial musician Kwaw Kese, was murdered at his Manet Gardens residence on the Spintex Road, Accra on 13 March 2014 by unknown assailants. He died at age 31.
Following his death, Bullgod, born Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, was picked up by the police Criminal Investigative Department (CID).
He was arrested in Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra, as a suspect in the death of Fennec Okyere.
This was because Bullgod (then known as Bulldog) who had regular beefs with Fennec Okyere, had supposedly threatened him in an interview.
While on the police charge sheet, Bullgod was to face the charge of conspiracy to commit murder but his plea was not taken.
In 2017, the Bullhaus Entertainment CEO was freed from charges relating to the alleged murder, with the then Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, saying the state was no longer interested in prosecuting Bulldog over the alleged murder of Fennec Okyere.
The then attorney general, Gloria Akuffo, had said that the state was no longer interested in prosecuting Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, aka Bulldog, over the alleged murder of Fennec Okyere.
This was contained in the AG’s advice on the case docket.
Meanwhile, Bullgod has consistently denied having a hand in Fennec Okyere’s murder. In a 2020 interview, he even claimed that the beef he had with the deceased was planned between them.
According to him, the jabs they threw at each other were aimed at promoting their artistes and also to remain relevant as managers.
In a 2022 interview on Hitz FM, he maintained his innocence, adding that he never threatened Fennec Okyere despite their disagreements.
Source: www.asaaseradio.com
