One Feared Dead, Three Security Officers Critically Injured in Gomoa Dominase Clashes
Ghetto Demolition Sparks Violent Resistance After Eviction Deadline Expires
- One person feared dead; three security officers critically injured
- Violence broke out during a joint security swoop and demolition exercise
- Targeted ghetto emerged after Budumburam Camp demolition, linked to rising crime
A violent confrontation during a joint security operation at Gomoa Dominase has left one person feared dead and three security personnel — two police officers and an Immigration officer — in critical condition.
The chaos unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, May 22, 2025, during a coordinated swoop and demolition exercise targeting an illegal ghetto near the onion market in the Central Region.
The operation, led by a combined team of security forces and the District Security Coordinating Council (DISEC), aimed to dismantle what had become a breeding ground for criminal activity.
The ghetto reportedly sprang up after the demolition of the Budumburam Camp and had become notorious for harboring drug users and individuals involved in illicit behavior.
Authorities launched the raid after an eviction deadline issued in April 2025 passed without compliance.
