{
  "id": 12224937,
  "title": "Nchiraa Yam festival: Two killed, 14 injured as police restore calm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nchiraa-yam-festival-two-killed-14-injured-as-police-restore-calm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T20:06:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nchiraa-yam-festival-two-killed-14-injured-as-police-restore-calm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals lost their lives and 14 others, including a police officer, sustained injuries during disturbances that erupted following a Yam festival celebration in Nchiraa, Wenchi Municipality, Bono Region, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The disturbances reportedly began around 5:30 p.m., shortly after the Yam festival festivities concluded. Police allege the unrest commenced as Nana Tabiri Yaw II and his sub-chiefs were being escorted to the chief’s palace. Two individuals succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining 13 victims, among them the police officer, are currently receiving medical attention. Their bodies have been handed over to the Wenchi Methodist Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. In response to the unrest, the police have ramped up patrols in Nchiraa to avert any further escalation, affirming that the situation remains under control. The Bono Regional Police Command has pledged to identify and apprehend those responsible for the disturbances, urging the public to maintain composure as investigations progress.",
  "summary": "The Wenchi Divisional Police Command says it has restored calm at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region following disturbances that broke out after a Yam festival celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2026.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}