{
  "id": 17019421,
  "title": "4 persons remanded over Worawora riot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/4-persons-remanded-over-worawora-riot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:32:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/4-persons-remanded-over-worawora-riot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four individuals have been taken into custody by the Dambai Circuit Court in connection with unrest that erupted in Worawora, Oti Region. The disturbances, which occurred on October 24, 2026, led to the burning of vehicle tyres and other acts of violence. The accused—Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, 55, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22—were remanded on October 27, 2026, after the incidents. They are set to appear before the court on November 17, 2026. Police deployed to the area extinguished the burning tyres and restored calm. The Oti Regional Police Command stated that the violence arose from claims of a High Court injunction being obtained to impede the commencement of rites for the Akwantutenten Festival. The Oti Regional Security Council has directed the disputing parties to resolve their differences through lawful means, and the council urges all arrested individuals to be treated fairly under the law. The police have called for all parties to maintain composure, adhere to lawful processes, and ensure peace and security in the region.",
  "summary": "Four persons have been remanded into police custody by the Dambai Circuit Court in connection with disturbances at Dwabrem, Worawora, in the Oti Region, which resulted in the burning of vehicle tyres and other acts of violence. The accused persons, Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, 55, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22, are … The post 4 persons remanded over Worawora riot appeared…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Four remanded over violent disturbances at Worawora in Oti Region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/four-remanded-over-violent-disturbances-at-worawora-in-oti-region",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:03:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Four remanded in custody over Worawora disturbances",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/four-remanded-in-custody-over-worawora-disturbances",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:21:15.000Z"
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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."
}