Nkwanta conflict: 50 suspects arrested in dawn operation

An operation conducted at Shiare in the Oti Region on Wednesday morning led to the arrest of fifty individuals connected to the resurgence of conflict in Nkwanta.The suspects are set to undergo screening before being arraigned.

The National Security Coordinator, DCOP Osman Abdul Razak, visited Nkwanta to assess the situation and engage with traditional leaders from the feuding factions.

In an update on the ongoing efforts, the Oti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alex Acquah, revealed that the renewed conflict has so far claimed six lives, left ten others injured, and resulted in the destruction of twelve houses and a shop.

DCOP Osman Abdul Razak expressed concern over the persistent chieftaincy and land disputes in the country, emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration among security agencies to address these challenges.

The Chief of the Army Staff, Maj Gen Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, commended the existing partnership among the security agencies, noting that this collaborative approach is crucial for fostering peace and stability in the area.

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