The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed that three individuals died and 4 others had been injured throughout violent clashes at this yr’s Homowo celebration in Sowutuom and Anyaa.
In keeping with the police, the violence broke out on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after a misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs in the course of the sprinkling of the standard meals, Kpokpoi.
The confusion led to an alternate of gunfire, which later unfold to Olebu when some individuals tried to depart the pageant grounds.
The deceased had been recognized as Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah, also referred to as Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo.
The injured embrace Enoch Amevor, who has since been handled and discharged, in addition to Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey, also referred to as Nii Obrafour.
They’re receiving therapy at Korle-Bu Educating Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and different amenities.
Police stated the our bodies of the deceased have been deposited on the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and post-mortem.
Additional officers have been deployed to the world to revive calm, whereas intelligence-led operations are ongoing to trace down these concerned.
The Command cautioned conventional leaders and their supporters to respect agreed safety measures throughout festivals and keep away from actions that would disturb the peace.
By: Jacob Aggrey
