The Ghana Police Service has deployed reinforcements to Nkwanta in the Oti Region following renewed violent attacks that left five people dead.
In a statement issued on March 26 from its regional headquarters in Dambai, the police said the Inspector-General of Police ordered the deployment of two armoured vehicles and personnel from the National Police Operations unit to restore calm and strengthen security in the area.
According to the statement, five bodies — comprising three males and two females — were recovered from two separate locations within the Nkwanta South Municipality by a joint security team involving the police, military, Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), Defence Intelligence, and the Ghana National Fire Service.
“The Inspector-General of Police has deployed two armoured vehicles with men from the National Police Operations to Nkwanta last night to beef up security, following renewed violent attacks. Calm has been restored in the area,” the statement said.
Police added that investigations have commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the attacks and to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Authorities are also urging residents to remain calm and support ongoing efforts to maintain peace.
“The people of Nkwanta and its immediate environs are urged to remain calm and to cooperate with security agencies by providing any relevant information that may assist with the ongoing investigations,” the statement noted.
The police further cautioned the public against spreading misinformation or engaging in actions that could escalate tensions in the area.
Security presence in the municipality has since been intensified as investigations continue.
