Abunyanya, Ghana – At least two people have been killed and several others injured following a violent clash in the Abunyanya community over a long-standing land and chieftaincy dispute.
According to eyewitnesses, tensions between rival factions escalated rapidly, with some individuals wielding sticks, knives, and other weapons, plunging the community into chaos. Residents described scenes of panic as people ran for safety while others were attacked during the confrontation.
“It was terrifying,” one resident recounted. “People were screaming and running. Some were seriously hurt, and we could not help everyone immediately.”
Local authorities confirmed the fatalities and reported that several injured individuals have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police officers were deployed to the area to restore order and prevent further bloodshed, as the community struggled to come to terms with the violence.
The clash is reportedly linked to a longstanding dispute over land ownership and succession to the local chieftaincy, which has caused friction between competing factions in the area. Community leaders have appealed for calm and urged both sides to engage in dialogue to prevent future violence.
Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the incident, and patrols have been intensified in the area. Traditional and political leaders are now calling on residents to cooperate with authorities and resolve disputes peacefully, warning that such violent confrontations threaten the safety and stability of the entire community.
The tragic events in Abunyanya highlight the ongoing challenges of land and chieftaincy disputes in Ghana, underscoring the urgent need for conflict resolution and mediation to prevent future loss of lives
