GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
No Result
View All Result
Home Top Stories

5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers Wounded In Kumawu Chieftaincy Clashes

February 17, 2017
in Top Stories
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Five Police Officers have been injured in Kumawu Bodomase in the Ashanti Region, following a renewed chieftaincy clashes in the area.

You Might Also Like

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

According to the  Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Mohammed Tanko, the clashes began after one Berimah Sarfo Tweeneboah Kodua II, decided to attend the funeral of the late Kumawu Akyempenghene in his capacity as Kumawuhene.

ASP Tanko said although the Police tried preventing Berimah Sarfo Tweeneboah Kodua II and his men from entering the funeral grounds, they resisted and started firing gun shots, injuring five police officers in the process.

He further stated that, one of  the men threw a petrol bomb that landed on a military officer, injuring him and another military officer in the process.

Narrating the incident to Citi News, ASP Tanko said: “Yesterday [Thursday], there was a funeral that was suppose to take place at Bodomase and there has been some chieftancy dispute at Kumawu. There is one man who claims to be the Paramount Chief in the area, he decided to attend the funeral as a Paramount Chief in the area, but we picked intelligence that should he go there as a Paramount chief, there will be clashes and it might lead to severe injuries and even death; so the security tried preventing him from doing so.”

“At the end of the day, he came out in full regalia attending the funeral as a Paramount Chief so the police officers and the military officers who were around formed a human wall to prevent him and his people from passing through. In the cause of the struggle, one of  the men threw a petrol bomb that landed on a military officer, injuring him and another military officer in the process.”

He said those injured in the clashes had been sent to the hospital for treatment and had been discharged, adding that one other person is still in a critical condition.

ASP Tanko however said calm had returned to the area.

“There is calm at Bodomase, there is no tension. Policemen have dominated the place together with military officers and we will be there till there is total calm and normalcy at the place.”

Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond.

(Via: CitiFM Online Ghana)

Tags: Ashanti peopleAshanti RegionAshanti Regional Police CommandBanks - NECCitiHuman InterestIntegrated Oil & GaskumawuKumawu Akyempenghenemilitary officerMohammed TankoParamount ChiefpoliticsPublic Relations Officersevere injuriesWar_Conflict

Related News

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

by ghanastar
February 25, 2024
0

In a poignant ceremony held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Forecourt of the State House, hundreds of mourners...

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

by ghanastar
June 17, 2023
0

In a heartfelt revelation of his life's journey, the Vice President of the Republic, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, spoke...

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

by ghanastar
June 17, 2023
0

Africa, a continent rich in cultural diversity, is home to a vast array of currencies. With 54 recognized countries, each...

Suicide at Aburi Botanical Gardens: Man Found Dead

Suicide at Aburi Botanical Gardens: Man Found Dead

by ghanastar
January 14, 2023
0

A man, believed to be in his fifties, has died by suicide in the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern...

Next Post

Ghartey Bribery Committee Suspends Sitting; Ayariga Ready With 'truth'

Three Robbers Arrested For Using State Protocol Vehicle For Criminal Activities

Categories

  • Africa & World
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business
  • Business Directory
  • celebrities
  • Computing
  • Diaspora
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Feature
  • Featured
  • Ghana Elections 2016
  • Headlines
  • Health
  • International
  • Internet
  • Jobs
  • lifestyle
  • Music
  • News
  • Offbeat
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Profiles
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Seth Terkper
  • Smart Home
  • Social Networks
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • World News

Tags

accra addo africa Association football Banks - NEC business Business_Finance chairman Donald Trump economy education Entertainment_Culture environment Geography of Africa ghana Ghanaian people government Government of Ghana Human Interest John Dramani Mahama john mahama Law_Crime mahama minister MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election Nana Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Nana Akufo-Addo National Democratic Congress National Democratic Congress (NDC) New Patriotic Party New Patriotic Party (NPP) nigeria politics Politics of Ghana president Social Issues Social Media Social Media & Networking sports United Kingdom United Nations United States Vice President War_Conflict

Recent Posts

  • Government of Ghana Unveils Official Portraits of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
  • Who Is the Woman (Sheena Gakpe) in Sarkodie’s Latest Hit “No Sir” and Why Everyone Is Talking about It
List of Ghana Holidays for 2020
Ghana Geocoding
Ghana Cedis Exchange API
Ghana Maps Service
Toyota Cars Auto Auction History
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business Directory
  • Diaspora
  • Top Stories

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com