The Regional Minister for the Oti Region, Joshua Makubu, has revealed plans to identify and relocate displaced residents of the Nkwanta who fled their homes due to the renewed tribal clashes in the township.
Residents in Nkwanta in the Oti Region on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, fled their homes following renewed clashes between the Adele, Challa, and Akyode tribes over disagreements on the performance of ritual rites related to the 2023 annual Yam Festival.
Several persons were injured, with a total of eight persons losing their lives.
Speaking to Ahotor news, Mr. Joshua Makubu said the clashes caught the regional security off-guard.
The Regional Minister also noted that calm had been restored in the community following the deployment of police personnel and the imposition of a curfew within the municipality.
Story by: Osei Akoto / Ahotoronline.com
