The Police in the Western Region have arrested nine people in connection with

The police made the arrest after launching a formal investigation into the incident on Friday.

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One faction led by the Regional Chief Imam Sheikh Alhassan attacked their opponents, who were also led by one Sheikh Mukadasu Thursday evening, Takoradi-based Empire FM reports.

The injured have since been rushed to the Essikado General Hospital and are receiving treatment.

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Details of what really led to the clashes are still not clear, but reports say the group led by Sheikh Mukadasu have vowed to retaliate unless the Regional Chief Imam steps down.