A violent confrontation at Awutu Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region has left one person dead, hours before the scheduled outdooring ceremony of the new chief, Nai Nana Kwaku Osardu III.
According to police sources, a group of armed individuals believed to be land guards, stormed the Bawjiase chief’s palace around 10:45 pm yesterday, where family members were gathered in preparation for the ceremony.
The attack resulted in the death of a man in his 30s, who was shot during the chaos.
The Awutu Bawjiase community has been embroiled in a 25-year chieftaincy dispute, which was recently resolved by the National House of Chiefs.
The community had hoped that the ruling would end the dispute, making the violent turn of events particularly shocking.
The Bawjiase District Police Command is working to maintain peace and order in the area.
The incident has cast a shadow over the scheduled outdooring ceremony, which was meant to mark a new beginning for the community.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been transported to the Police Hospital by the Bawjiase Police for further examination.