Two killed in Abunyanya land clash

Tension in the farming community of Abunyanya in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region turned deadly on Sunday, February 1, as a violent clash claimed the lives of two people and left several others injured.

The Assembly Member for the Abunyanya Electoral Area and Presiding Member of the Nkwanta North District Assembly, Alhassan Abubakar, said the violence was triggered by a long-standing land and chieftaincy dispute.

He explained that the confrontation also led to widespread destruction of property, including houses, shops, and motorbikes.

According to Mr Abubakar, the incident began when a resident of Abunyanya No.1 started developing a piece of disputed land. Attempts by residents of Abunyanya No.2 to stop the development reportedly escalated into a violent clash.

“The District Security Committee (DISEC) quickly intervened and summoned community leaders to resolve the issue. However, the individual continued with his project, ignoring advice, which escalated the situation. Gunfire was reported, resulting in deaths and injuries, and several properties were destroyed,” he explained.

Military personnel later intervened to calm the situation. The Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, has since deployed additional security personnel to Abunyanya and its surrounding areas to restore order.

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