Some of the injured at the hospital
Three people have reportedly died and at least 15 others, including a police officer, have sustained injuries following a violent clash at New Winneba in the Effutu North District of the Central Region.
The clash, reportedly linked to a land dispute, involved a group of about 300 people who, wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks, allegedly stormed parts of the New Winneba township claiming ownership of land in New Winneba and attacked residents in the early hours of Tuesday and allegedly opened fire.
Several properties, including stores and residences were damaged.
The injured persons have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Central Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, in a statement signed by Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie, said the situation was brought under control following the deployment of reinforcement by the Inspector General of Police.
“On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hours, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township… attacked them and caused damage to properties,” the statement said.
According to the police, about 15 victims, including an officer, were injured and three have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, personnel from the Winneba Divisional Headquarters and the Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to the area to prevent further violence as well as protect lives and property.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following the clash deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
Police say the situation is currently under control and full details will be communicated later.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke