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New Winneba mob attack: 12 injured persons discharged, 8 remain on admission

Twelve people injured in the violent mob attack that rocked New Winneba and surrounding communities have been discharged from the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital.

New Winneba mob attack: 12 injured persons discharged, 8 remain on admission

Twelve individuals injured in a violent mob attack in New Winneba have been discharged from the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while eight remain hospitalized. Three have sadly died, according to the Central Regional Police Command. Police Commander DCOP Ohene Bossman revealed that the violence erupted as a result of a land dispute between residents of Effutu and Gomoa.

He stated that swift action was taken by the police to quell the unrest and evacuate the injured. The bodies of those killed were transported to the trauma specialist hospital for treatment. There are now six suspects in custody and an ongoing investigation into the incident. Additional security measures have been implemented, including the deployment of two armoured vehicles and personnel from the national headquarters to maintain order and prevent further escalation.

Despite the current calm, residents are demanding continued security presence and an end to the violence.

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