A group of armed men, numbering about 30 in the early hours of yesterday(Sunday) allegedly raided Ankwan Doblo, a village near Nsawam in the Eastern Region causing mayhem and destroying property for a reason that was not immediately clear. For about 20 minutes, the group which wielded guns and cutlasses took charge of the township as people ran helter- skelter and others hid in their rooms. The attack took place at the chief’s palace area where the group fired indiscriminately and inflicted cutlass wounds on eight people. They also reportedly destroyed property worth millions of cedis among which were two mini buses one of which is said to belong to the acting chief, Nana Affum. Other items destroyed were three kiosks and electronic equipment, plastic chairs and a guitar belonging to the Divine Healers Church which was then holding a crusade. It is unknown where the group came from but it is alleged that they were hired by the ex-chief, Nii Duodu Akowua, also known as Daniel Akowua who was destooled eight years ago. He has since been arrested by the Nsawam Police to assist in investigations. Before the operation, the group reportedly shot at the main electricity wires disrupting power supply to the town. A visit to the town yesterday at 2: 20 pm however revealed calm had been restored but without the presence of the police. The youth had mounted a barrier just about five meters away from the chief’s palace. Many buildings spotted bullet riddled doors, roofs and windows. Source: The Ghanaian Times