Police have arrested three persons suspected to be involved in violent attacks on Mempeasem and Lukula communities in the Savannah Region.
A years-long feud between the Mamprusis and the Gonjas over land and chieftaincy resurfaced after reports that the Mamprusi side had sent warriors to prevent the arrival of a rival chief from Daboya.
According to a police report, a gang numbering about 50 also invaded the Mempeasem community and kidnapped a 50-year-old man.
The gang fled into the bush when the police responded to the attack.
“The police managed to rescue the kidnapped victim and retrieved one (1) AK-47 weapon together with 14 rounds of ammunition, seven (7) motorbikes and two (2) bicycles from the scene of the incident.
“A search for the suspects in the area led to a further retrieval of a bag containing 240 AK-47 ammunition, ” a report from the Ghana Police Service said.
The police added that on Thursday, June 1, another gang attacked the Lukula community, burnt several houses and shot randomly at residents.
“The police immediately responded and succeeded in arresting three of the suspects, namely; Razak Sulemana, Musah Shanun and Karim Abdul Rafiuw.
“A search conducted on them led to the retrieval of one (1) pump action gun, two (2) single barrel guns, one long knife, 80 live cartridges, some talismans and cowries,” the police detailed.
The three suspects sustained gunshot wounds during their arrest and are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility.
Meanwhile, an 81-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds on his farm and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Following the police encounter with the suspect, some irate youth believed to be sympathisers of the suspects attacked the Daboya police station, causing harm to cars parked on the premises.
The police, however, took control of the situation, and calm was restored to Daboya.
Efforts are underway to arrest the remaining suspects, including those who attacked the station.