The Ghana Police Service says it has opened investigation into the suspected murder of 31-year-old man at Nkonya Kodzi in the Biakoye District of the Oti region.
The deceased, Brempong Daniel was ambushed and shot dead by an unknown assailant whiles on his way to the farm in a restricted area in that part of the district at about 07:00 am on Monday.
His body had been deposited at the Margaret Marquart Hospital Hohoe for autopsy, while investigations continued into the incident.
A statement issued by the police and signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) John Nchor, Public Affairs Officer of the Police in the Oti Region said they have intensified patrols in Nkonya and other areas to ensure law and order.
Though it had not been established yet about any relations between the murder and the existing conflict, but suspicion is high and cautioned locals against entering the restricted area, and the police have cautioned the public to remain calm and ensure peace in the area
Monday’s assault comes after prolonged calm following efforts by stakeholders at addressing the long-standing land feud between the people of Nkonya and Alavanyo, which had claimed several lives over several decades.
By Vincent Kubi