One dead, 2 sustain injuries in renewed chieftaincy conflict

Renewed chieftaincy clashes in the Brong Ahafo Region have led to the death of one person and two others injured.

The deceased was identified as Gideon Opoku Appiah,34.

The injured, Hamza Mohammed, 39, and Yaw Kyere Dennis, 18, suffered gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and the Holy Family Hospital in Berekum respectively.

The incident happened following the installation of a sub chief at Kato, a town close to Berekum, according to the Police in the region.

“Police have information that the queenmother, Nana Afia Ababio wanted to install a chief against the advice of the Municipal Council and while she was in the process of doing that, the opposing side, started shooting and later attacked the palace," Brong Ahafo Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Christopher Tawiah narrated the incident in an interview with Citi FM.

“Eventually three people namely Edmund Opoku Appiah; 34 years, Hamza Mohammed; 39 years and Yaw Dennis Kyere; 18 years, all sustained gunshots and were rushed to Berekum Family hospital, where Edmund Opoku Appiah died on arrival. Hamza Mohammed has also been referred to Komfo Anokye Hospital due to the seriousness of the injury. Dennis Yaw Okyere is on admission at the Holy Family hospital,” ASP Tawiah added.

According to him, police have intensified patrol in the affected area.

“The Police have managed to intensify patrol and the area is now calm and we are maintaining law and order.”