The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred Homowo festival celebrations in Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Police in a statement dated Sunday, August 31, confirmed that three people were killed and four others injured after a misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of Kpokpoi, the traditional festival food, escalated into gunfire.
The violence later spread to Olebu as some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, triggering further attacks.
The deceased were identified as Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah, also known as Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo. The injured — Enoch Amevor, Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey, also known as Nii Obrafour — are receiving treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and other facilities.
Police noted that Amevor has since been treated and discharged.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
To restore calm, the Regional Command has deployed additional personnel and launched intelligence-led operations to track down and arrest those behind the violence.
The statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Command, cautioned traditional leaders, elders, and their followers to adhere to agreed security arrangements and avoid actions that threaten public peace.
Below is a copy of the statement
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
