C/R: 1 Dead Following Chieftaincy Clash At Gomoa Nyanyano

A chieftaincy clash at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Central Region has left one person dead. Properties running into thousands of cedis have also been lost as a result of the incident today. A substantive chief installation ceremony by by the elders from the Gomoa Nyanyano Stool land following the demise of the chief of the town

Dr. Nana Obeng Wiabo V, led to the clash. In the early hours of Sunday, the confrontation between members of the stool land and some individuals from another faction led to the shooting and the killing of the middle aged man. The situation compelled the community members to run for cover while church services that

were in session also forced to close. It took a heavy Police presence to avert any further violence in the area. Mr. Frank Ayikwe, a principal elder of the town narrated the incident. We have performed all the rituals for the new chief that was why we were holding the installation ceremony. In the process, we got to know that some gun wielding men were attacking our shrine.

The police were present at the time but they couldn’t do anything, so we had to use full force to go through the gates of the shrine. Our attackers also destroyed some of our properties. Ama Adadziwaa, sister of deceased wants authorities to bring the perpetrators of the crime to book. Meanwhile, Kwesi Amoasi deceased has been deposited at the Kasoa Polyclinic.