Two men who claimed to be palace executioners (Abrafour) during the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have been apprehended by the police for stealing from unsuspecting attendees.
A video that has landed on social media shows the two suspects in handcuffs seated in a car, apparently after being caught in the act.
According to reports, the thefts occurred during the ceremonies at Manhyia Palace, where many gathered to pay their final respects to the revered Queen Mother.
Attendees say the suspects used the guise of executioner status to move freely among mourners before being caught.
Asantehemaa and the Funeral Rites
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, born Nana Ama Konadu, served as the 14th Asantehemaa of the Ashanti Kingdom.
She was enstooled on February 6, 2017, upon the passing of her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, and was the elder sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III died on August 7, 2025, at about 98 years old.
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The final funeral rites were held from September 14 to September 18, 2025, at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
The funeral program included traditional rituals, filing past her body, cultural performances, and ceremonies led by the Asantehene.
The Manhyia Palace was the central focus of mourning, with closures of markets, schools, banks, and businesses in Kumasi to observe respect, per customary practices.
