3 Arrested Over Dompin Chieftaincy Dispute

The police have rounded up three persons in connection with an ignited chieftaincy dispute that ensued at Dompin.

The three have been identified as Ibrahim Issah, Atanga Peter and Asonba Emmanuel.

The police report that the suspects during the dispute destroyed properties and inflicted machete wounds on one person.

The police in a statement said they were among a group of people who went on a rampage and “destroyed some properties belonging to some individuals in the town”.

The victim is currently receiving medical attention at a health facility.

Meanwhile, the police service says calm has returned to Dompin; it is however on a manhunt for the rest of the suspects.

Below Is The Full Statement From The Ghana Police Service:

POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN DOMPIM CHIEFTAINCY DISPUTE
The Police have arrested three suspects in connection with Dompin chieftaincy related disturbances which resulted in severe injury to one person and damage to properties.
The suspects, Ibrahim Issah, Atanga Peter and Asonba Emmanuel were among a group of people who went on rampage and inflicted machete wounds on the victim who is currently on admission receiving medical attention. The suspects also destroyed some properties belonging to some individuals in the town.
The Police have since restored calm in the town and efforts have been intensified to get the remaining suspects arrested to face justice.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini