We received word that Martin, a 26 year old member from Fiapre, who was serving as Sunday School President, was murdered as he was driving from Kumasi to Sunyani.
No one really knows what happened but apparently he was stopped by robbers and when he fought back, he was hit over the head and was left at the side of the road where he died before help came. Some say the Chinese murdered him for some money he had just contracted out.
Either way, it was a very sad day for our little Fiapre Branch and their members. President Mills hired a tro-tro and several of the members went with him to the funeral in Kumasi. We did not attend as missionaries are discouraged from attending public gatherings here of any kind.
Such a tragedy for a bright young dedicated man with a great future ahead of him. Life is truly fragile--especially in Africa. We are sad.
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