The Ghana Police Service has arrested six suspects following a violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that left three people dead and about 15 others injured.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, when about 300 irate persons, armed with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks, reportedly stormed the New Winneba Township.
According to the Police, the mob, said to have come from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze, attacked residents and allegedly vandalised stores, homes and other properties belonging to natives of the area.
The violent confrontation resulted in several casualties, with about 15 injured persons, including a police officer, being rushed to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for medical attention.
Three other persons were confirmed dead by the medical officer on duty.
In the course of the rioting and subsequent police intervention, six suspects were arrested.
They have been identified as Kweku Kakraba, 52; Arko Thomas, 19; Samuel Tulasi, 19; Samuel Gyasi, 22; Emmanuel Okyere, 22; and Seth Osei, 22.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators with investigations into the violence.
The Police also retrieved one locally manufactured single-barrel gun and an empty AAA cartridge from the scene.
In response to the violence, the Police Service deployed personnel from the Winneba Divisional Headquarters, Agona Swedru Division and Mankessim Division to the area.
The Inspector-General of Police’s special team was also deployed as part of the reinforcement operation.
Two armoured vehicles from the Police National Headquarters were additionally dispatched to support the security operation and help prevent further escalation.
The Police have since implemented a number of measures to maintain peace and prevent renewed attacks in the area.
Six snap-check points have been mounted at strategic locations, while day and night patrols have been intensified.
Personnel from the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) have also been deployed to monitor developments and support ongoing investigations.
The Police said the situation in New Winneba is currently under control and that the area remains calm.
Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the violence and the deaths.
By 1960news.com
