Nearly 200 flee Nkwanta conflict as military and police patrol desert streets

Over 200 residents have fled Nkwanta in the Oti Region following renewed conflict that has claimed seven lives and left eight properties destroyed.

Many displaced individuals sought refuge in Pampawie, Ahamansu, and nearby Kadjebi District communities.

Madam Agnes Afua Obour, a linguist in Pampawie, revealed efforts to support distressed relatives, while Assemblyman Hussein Abdulai is documenting arrivals in Ahamansu.

The clashes reportedly began at a cemetery when unidentified gunmen disrupted a burial ceremony, forcing mourners to flee.

Nkwanta remains deserted, with military and police patrols attempting to restore order.

Residents are divided on the security presence, some fearing potential rights violations.

The long-standing conflict, rooted in ethnic disputes among Akyode, Adele, and Challa groups, continues to destabilize the area, with women and children bearing the brunt of the crisis.