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- Three people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured
- Sporadic gunshots were heard throughout the night
- The violence has disrupted normal life in Nkwanta
Three people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured, following a resurgence of violence in Nkwanta, a town in Ghana’s Oti Region.
The violence, which began on Wednesday, January 16, continued into Thursday night, plunging the community into fear and uncertainty. Eyewitnesses report chaotic scenes as violent confrontations broke out between unidentified groups.
Sporadic gunshots were heard throughout the night, intensifying the atmosphere of panic in the area. Residents remain on high alert, as the situation shows no signs of calming.
It is unclear at this time whether security forces have been deployed to the region to restore peace.
The violence has disrupted normal life in Nkwanta, forcing businesses to close and prompting families to remain indoors for safety.
Community leaders are urgently calling for action from authorities to prevent further loss of life and address the root causes of the conflict.
This outbreak of violence marks a troubling escalation in a region that has experienced previous unrest. Local stakeholders are calling for swift intervention to bring about calm and facilitate dialogue among the parties involved, with the goal of achieving long-term peace in the area.
