Seven arrested over Damankungyili–Nyeshie clashes which left one dead
Seven people have been arrested in connection with violent clashes between residents of Damankungyili and Nyeshie in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region.
In the Sagnarigu Municipality of Ghana's Northern Region, violent clashes erupted between residents of Damankungyili and Nyeshie communities over a disputed parcel of land. The confrontation, resulting in one death and six injuries, prompted swift action from local authorities. Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with the unrest, as part of a broader effort by security agencies to identify those responsible and avert further bloodshed.
To maintain order, the Sagnarigu Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Damankungyili, Nyeshie, and neighboring areas, effective immediately. Additionally, the council has banned the possession of firearms, ammunition, and other weapons within the affected regions. Intensified security patrols are underway to enforce these restrictions and restore peace.
MUSEC Chairman and Sagnarigu Municipal Chief Executive, Abdulai Imoro Gong, denounced the violence and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement. He encouraged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to come forward while calling on community leaders and media outlets to assist in calming tensions between the two factions. MUSEC will continue to monitor the situation and adjust security measures as necessary.
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