At least six people have been arrested in connection with a dispute over land and sovereignty in Adum Afrancho near Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti region.
The incident happened on Sunday morning, July 3, 2022, at about 7:00 am when two groups met at a family venue where a struggle ensued.
During the altercation, the deceased, identified as Kwame Yeboah (23), was allegedly stabbed to death by Kwadjo Brefo, one of the arrested suspects.
Two people, including the suspect Kwadwo Brefo, were injured and were treated at the hospital under police guard.
The operation, led by the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, helped restore peace and led to the arrest of the six men.
“Police have arrested six people in the Ashanti region following a land dispute over the death of one person in Adum Afrancho near Atwima Kwanwoma.
"Police have tightened security in the area and we are fully in control of the situation," said parts of a police statement released on Sunday night.
Below is a copy of the Police statement:
1. Police have arrested six people in the Ashanti region following a land dispute over the death of one person in Adum Afrancho near Atwima Kwanwoma.
2. The incident happened this morning, Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 7:00 am when two groups met at a family venue where a struggle broke out. During the altercation, the deceased, identified as Yeboah, 23, was stabbed to death by Kwadjo Brefo, one of the arrested suspects. Two people, including suspect Kwadwo Brefo, were critically injured and were being treated in hospital under police guard.
3. The Ashanti District Police Commander has led a campaign to restore peace in the area. In consultation with members of the public, he urged them to respect the law and abstain as the investigation continues to ensure that all other people involved are arrested and prosecuted.
4. Police have tightened security in the area and we are fully in control of the situation.
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