One person has been killed in the town of Bawku in the Upper East Region, while the private residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, ACP Adamu Seidu, has been set on fire during renewed clashes on Wednesday afternoon.
At least two other individuals are reported to be critically injured.
Joy News understands that this incident occurred when one of the factions involved in the prolonged chieftaincy dispute demanded that women from the opposing faction, who were trading in their market, leave.
A scuffle broke out, prompting the police to intervene in an attempt to restore calm. However, some young people allegedly opened fire on the police, leading to a return of gunfire from the officers.
This exchange resulted in the death of one civilian and the injury of two others, which seemingly provoked radical youth to retaliate.
They then proceeded to the police commander’s private residence, where they set it ablaze.
It is currently unclear whether there were any occupants in the house at the time of the attack.
Further reports from Joy News sources indicate that a police barracks was also attacked, and a police vehicle was set on fire. As a result, the police service was forced to evacuate personnel from the barracks.
Tensions remain high as security agencies work to restore order.
Neither the police nor the regional security council have commented on the incident
