Dapaa-Amanta residents live in fear after gun attack on Nkonyasuofohene

Residents of the farming community of Dapaa-Amanta in Ghana's Oti Region are living in fear after a gun attack on their traditional leader, Nkonyasuoafohene, Nana Adiyah Peter. On Sunday evening, around 7:00 p.m., the community says a known resident opened fire on the Nkonyasuoafohene without any provocation. The injured Nana Adiyah Peter was taken to Mary-Theresa Hospital for treatment. The police were alerted to the incident, and the suspect was later arrested and released on bail.

The aftermath of the attack is evident, with bullet holes visible on walls and other objects around the community. Nana Adiyah Peter, in a statement, appealed to the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to address the escalating insecurity in the region. He emphasized that the attack has instilled fear in himself and his family, making it challenging to conduct normal activities like farming or sleeping at night.

The Akuamuhemaa, Nana Monica Dakye, and other community members echoed similar sentiments. They expressed their concern over the rising insecurity, specifically mentioning the fear women and families feel when going to their farms to harvest food. They have called upon the police to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the incident and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.