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Five persons have been confirmed dead, with five others injured, following renewed communal clashes in Nkwanta, Oti Region. The violence has also led to the destruction of eight buildings and one shop.
A press release from the Ghana Police Service confirms that heavy police and military reinforcements have been deployed to the area to restore peace and maintain law and order.
The statement provided details of the incident:
The Ghana Police Service has restored calm, law and order at Nkwanta and its environs in the Oti Region with the deployment of reinforcement teams to support the Regional Command. The Police are being supported by the Military.
This follows renewed communal-related disturbances in the area which has so far resulted in the death of five persons and injury to five others. Eight buildings and one shop have also been destroyed.
It added:
The five injured victims are currently receiving medical care, while the bodies of the five deceased have been deposited at the morgue.
The statement also highlighted ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at de-escalating tensions.
The Inspector-General of Police has spoken to the three chiefs in the area over the telephone and appealed to them to partner with the security agencies to maintain security, law and order in the community.
Meanwhile, the Oti Regional Police Commander is also in the area engaging the chiefs, opinion leaders, and community members as part of our peace-building activities as investigations into the incident continue.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with military personnel to ensure sustained peace and security in the affected communities.