There was a violent clash at Abunyanya, a farming community in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region, on Sunday, February 1, resulting in the death of two people and leaving several others injured.

The Assembly Member for the Abunyanya Electoral Area and Presiding Member (PM) of the Nkwanta North District Assembly, Mr Alhassan Abubakar, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the clash was fueled by a long-standing land and chieftaincy dispute.

He said the conflict led to the destruction of properties, including houses, motorbikes, and shops.

Mr Abubakar explained that the violence began when a man from Abunyanya No. 1 started developing a disputed piece of land that is currently the subject of litigation.

According to him, some residents of Abunyanya No. 2 attempted to stop the man from claiming ownership of the land, which triggered a violent confrontation. Calm was later restored through military intervention.

He further explained that the District Security Committee (DISEC) had earlier intervened and summoned community leaders in an attempt to resolve the matter. However, the man reportedly ignored DISEC’s advice and continued with the development.

He noted that the situation escalated with reports of gunfire, leading to the deaths of two people, several injuries, and the destruction of properties, including houses and motorbikes.

Mr Abubakar said the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, had deployed security personnel to Abunyanya and its environs to restore calm.