{
  "id": 5104733,
  "title": "Six in custody over bloody New Winneba riots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/six-in-custody-over-bloody-new-winneba-riots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/six-in-custody-over-bloody-new-winneba-riots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Six individuals have been apprehended in connection with the violent riots that erupted in New Winneba on September 1, 2026, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to around 15 others, including a police officer. According to a police statement, the attack was carried out by a mob of roughly 300 people, allegedly from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze, and Gomoa Pomadze, who entered the town armed with firearms, stones, cutlasses, and sticks. The suspects, whose names are Kweku Kakraba, 52; Arko Thomas, 19; Samuel Tulasi, 19; Samuel Gyasi, 22; Emmanuel Okyere, 22; and Seth Osei, 22, are currently in police custody and are cooperating with the investigation. The police have reinforced security in the area, deploying personnel from the Winneba, Agona Swedru, and Mankessim divisions, as well as the Inspector-General of Police’s special team and armoured vehicles. Snap checkpoints have been established, and increased patrols have been implemented to maintain order. Additionally, the Police Intelligence Department and Criminal Investigation Department are monitoring the situation. The police recovered a locally manufactured single-barrel gun and an empty AAA cartridge from the crime scene. They have stated that the situation is now under control, and the area remains peaceful, with the six suspects remaining in custody as the investigation proceeds.",
  "summary": "The Central Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with Monday’s violent attacks at New Winneba, which left three people dead and about 15 others, including a police officer, injured. The deceased were confirmed dead by a medical officer, while the injured were rushed to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for […] The post Six in custody over bloody New Winneba…",
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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."
}