{
  "id": 12430013,
  "title": "Two dead, 14 injured In gunfire during Yam Festival at Nchiraa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/two-dead-14-injured-in-gunfire-during-yam-festival-at-nchiraa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:59:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/two-dead-14-injured-in-gunfire-during-yam-festival-at-nchiraa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals lost their lives and 14 others, comprising of a police officer, sustained gunshot injuries following violent incidents that erupted during the Yam Festival festivities in Nchiraa, located in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The unrest took place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of the celebration. According to the Bono Regional Police Command, the disturbances commenced around 5:30 p.m. when Nana Tabiri Yaw II and his sub-chiefs were being escorted to his palace.\n\nA gunshot was reportedly heard during the escort, which triggered the violence at four different points along the route. Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, announced in a statement released on Monday, October 5, that two individuals perished in the incident while 13 others, including a law enforcement officer, experienced gunshot wounds. These individuals are currently undergoing medical treatment. The deceased have been transferred to the Wenchi Methodist Hospital mortuary for preservation and forensic examination.\n\nThe Wenchi Divisional Police Command has since restored order in the area and increased surveillance in Nchiraa. Authorities are actively investigating to apprehend all individuals believed to have participated in the disturbances. The Bono Regional Police Command has pledged to continue its efforts to ensure peace and security in the region.",
  "summary": "Two people have died and 14 others, including a police officer, have sustained gunshot wounds following disturbances during the Yam Festival celebration at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The Bono Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after the festival celebration had ended. According to the … The post Two dead, 14 injured In…",
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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."
}