One Feared Dead, Many Hurt in Violent Youth Clashes in Winneba
Police Arrest Suspects as Security Is Tightened to Restore Calm
- One person has died and several others were injured after violent clashes between rival youth groups in Sankor, Winneba
- Shocking videos of the confrontation circulated online, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects by police
- Security has been reinforced in the community as investigations continue to prevent further violence
One person has been confirmed dead following a violent confrontation between two rival youth groups in Sankor, a suburb of Winneba in the Central Region.
The cause of the clash is yet to be established, but disturbing videos circulating on social media show individuals from the factions attacking each other with machetes.
Speaking on the incident, the Winneba Divisional Police Commander, ACP Ibrahim Opoku, confirmed that several people sustained injuries during the clash, which occurred on Sunday, January 25.
Following a review of the video footage, police have arrested a number of suspects in connection with the violence.
Meanwhile, information gathered indicates that a man identified as Excoba succumbed to multiple machete and gunshot wounds sustained during the confrontation.
Security has since been reinforced in the area, with police intensifying patrols to restore and maintain calm in the community.
