A land dispute that erupted between some people of Gomoa Akraman and Awutu Bereku in the Central Region has left one person dead and seven others injured.
Reports indicate the clash started on Tuesday when people from both sides opened fire at each other, leading to the death of one, Quashie Edem.
According to reports, the people of Gomoa Akraman accused some people of Awutu Bereku of taking positions on their land that has not been demarcated, while the Awutu Bereku people said Akraman people had opened fire without provocation.
Three of the injured persons, who belong to the Awutu Bereku side, were said to be receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while the remaining others from the Gomoa Akraman side, were taken to the Akraman CHP Compound for treatment of cutlass wounds.
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with the deadly incident to assist with investigations, whereas the body of Quashie Edem has been conveyed to Police Hospital for preservation.