A chieftaincy dispute in Nkwanta South, Oti Region, has erupted into violence, leaving a 43-year-old woman hospitalized with gunshot wounds and two houses burned to the ground. Apexnewsgh reports
The clashes, which began on January 16, 2025, in the Tuobodom community, have displaced several families and instilled fear in the community.
To restore calm, security forces, including police and military personnel, have been deployed to the area. Member of Parliament Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the deployment in a social media update, stating that additional troops are being sent to enforce law and order.
The latest incident has escalated tensions in the Nkwanta South District, raising concerns about the security situation in the area. Authorities are urging residents to remain calm as efforts are made to resolve the conflict.
As the situation unfolds, residents are left to pick up the pieces and wonder when peace will be restored to their community. The deployment of security forces is a step towards calming the tensions, but a lasting solution to the chieftaincy dispute is needed to prevent further violence.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
