Three people sustained severe accidents following a violent clash between two Muslim youth teams throughout an Eid-ul-Fitr avenue carnival in Kasoa, situated within the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Area.
The victims are at present receiving medical remedy on the Kasoa Polyclinic.
Reviews from Adom On-line point out that the altercation, which occurred on Monday night, arose from long-standing tensions between the 2 teams.
An eyewitness, Mohamed Osman, disclosed in an interview with Adom Information that the teams had unresolved disputes previous to the Ramadan fasting interval.
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In accordance with Osman, rumors of a possible confrontation had circulated three days earlier than the carnival, prompting neighborhood elders to intervene and name for restraint.
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Nevertheless, one group allegedly disregarded the elders’ recommendation and instigated violence through the occasion.
One suspect has been arrested in reference to the conflict and is at present in custody on the Kasoa Central Enterprise District (CBD) Police Command.
Police recovered a hammer and different offensive weapons from the person on the time of arrest.
The incident has sparked requires an intensive investigation and a peaceable decision to the battle between the 2 teams.
Mahama cautions youth in opposition to recklessness throughout Eid celebrations
In the meantime, former President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to Muslim youth in opposition to reckless driving and motorbike driving throughout Eid-ul-Fitr festivities.
Talking at an occasion organized by the Nationwide Chief Imam on the Black Star Sq. in Accra, Mahama emphasised that such irresponsible conduct typically results in preventable fatalities.
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He careworn that whereas Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for unity and celebration, it shouldn’t be marred by actions that endanger lives.
Ramadan is a interval of togetherness, not recklessness
To deal with the problem, Mahama revealed that he had directed legislation enforcement to stay vigilant and take strict motion in opposition to offenders.
Up to now, we’ve witnessed useless lack of lives because of reckless driving and driving, typically linked to Ramadan celebrations. I urge our brothers participating in such acts to desist
He additional suggested the youth to train accountability and rejoice the event in a secure and respectful method.
