2 communities burnt down

2 Communities Burnt Down In Renewed Violent Clashes In Savannah Region

2 Communities Burnt Down In Renewed Violent Clashes In Savannah Region

Violence broke out on Thursday, 1 June 2023, in two villages in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region. This follows renewed tension between the Gonja and Mamprusi tribal groups. The two villages, Nyoagbini and Lukula were burnt down during the violence. Several casualties have been reported, while residents are leaving the communities to villages in the West Mamprusi municipality. According to reports, some people who arrived in the Janga community near Walewale revealed Gonja warriors from Daboya had entered the village and ordered all Mamprusis out or face the consequences. The Mamprusi side also sent warriors to stop…
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