Police in the Savannah Region have confirmed the death of two
persons in a violent clash at Lukula, a farming community in the region.
According
to reports, the conflict broke out between two factions over the siting of a
mosque in the town.
Regional
Minister Salifu Adam Braimah together with the Regional Police Command have
since visited the area.
Northern Regional Police PRO, DSP Mohammed Yussif Tanko in an
interview with the media said the Police are currently on the lookout for the
perpetrators of the violence.
He
however said the Police have been able to calm the violent situation.
“The Savannah Regional Police Command received information from Lukula, a
farming community in the Daboya district to the effect that conflict has broken
out between two Mamprusi factions over the siting of a mosque in the community.
The Regional Minister and his deputy and some other high ranking officials and
security men left Damango to the community to ascertain the extent of the
conflict.”
“Two persons were confirmed dead. Calm has been restored to
the area. The Police Command is investigating the case to ensure that
perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted. Meanwhile, the two factions have been
appealed to, to allow peace to reign in the area. Police are monitoring the
situation very well.”
The Savannah Minister, Salifu Adam Braimah subsequently deployed the military personnel to the town
to reduce the tension among the feuding factions.
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