It is a sad day for the Oti Region. A dispute over farmland has turned fatal, leaving one dead and several others fighting for their lives in the Krachi Nchumuru District. Our thoughts are with the families affected. We hope for a swift intervention and a return to peace between the Kwadwoti and Macheri Konkonba comIt is a sad day for the Oti Region.
This incident, occurred in the communities of Wurenja and Beposo, which led to the burning of several houses belonging to the Nchumuru people, displacing residents and heightening tensions in the area.
According to sources, the cost of unresolved land disputes: Long-standing tensions over farmland between the Kwadwoti and Macheri Konkonba communities have culminated in a violent confrontation. With one life lost and property razed.
Violence over farmland has left a trail of pain and destruction. While six people are currently hospitalized with serious injuries, one family is mourning the loss of a loved one whose life was cut short in the confrontation. We urge for calm and a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life.
Residents remain fearful in the aftermath of the clashes, with many calling for urgent intervention from government and traditional leaders to resolve the dispute and ensure lasting peace.
Security personnel have since been deployed to the affected communities to restore calm and prevent further violence. Authorities say investigations are underway to identify and prosecute those responsible.
