Residents of Lukula, Mempeasem, and surrounding areas have fled their homes following a renewed clash between members of the Gonja and Mamprusi tribes in Lukula, North Gonja District, Savannah Region.
The violence erupted after a man was shot and killed in the area.
The disturbance began on Thursday morning after days of tension in the community over the pending arrival of a rival from Daboya in the Wasipe Traditional Area.
Speaking to Ahotor news, Regional Minister, Saeed Jibril said many houses had been burnt, particularly in the Lukula community.
He said people fled after the two traditional areas brought out their warriors to fight. Lukula is where the fighting actually happened in the early hours of Thursday morning, and that is why most of the houses in that town have been burnt.
He added that security had been increased in the affected areas, although seven police officers who were transferred to the area were involved in a road traffic accident.
Story by: Osei Akoto (TEACHER KOJO) / Ahotoronline.com
