Six arrested over deadly land and chieftaincy dispute at Adum Afrancho – Police

The Ashanti Regional Police have announced the arrest of six persons over a land and chieftaincy dispute that has claimed a life.

According to a Regional Public Affairs Unit, the incident occurred in the morning of Sunday, July 3, 2022

A land dispute involving two group of family members are said to have clashed at Adum Afrancho in the Atwima Kwanwoma District.

“Kwame Yeboah, aged 23 was stabbed to death  during the argument,  by Kwadjo Brefo, who is among the suspects arrested,”.

Two others along with the suspect sustained injuries and “are receiving treatment at the hospital under Police guard,” the statement signed by ASP Godwin Ahianyo added.

The Regional Police Commander has since led an operation to restore calm in the area. The Regional Police Commande also communicated with members of the community and entreated them to respect the laws and allow necessary processes to be pursued.

According to the Regional Police Commander, police have stormed the area where the incident happened and everything is under control.