Investigations are underway into violent clashes that disrupted the Homowo festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025, leaving three people dead and four others injured.
According to the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, the disturbances began when a dispute broke out between supporters of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of Kpokpoi, the traditional festival food.
The confrontation escalated into gunfire and later spread to Olebu as some attendees attempted to leave the grounds, resulting in further attacks.
The deceased have been 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, the Ridge Hospital, and other facilities.
Police said Amevor has since been treated and discharged.
The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, additional security personnel have been deployed to the affected areas, and intelligence-led operations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved.
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Command, the police urged traditional leaders, elders, and their followers to cooperate with authorities, respect security arrangements, and refrain from actions that could undermine public peace.
