Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged the people of Nkwanta in the Oti Region to jaw-jaw rather than engage in warfare.
He urged them to let peace prevail.
“Let peace prevail. Let us choose dialogue over war,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, June 28, following a series of tragic incidents that left three students injured in the area.
The violence erupted on Thursday, June 26, when two female day students were struck by gunfire while en route to school.
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Their injuries highlighted the escalating tensions in the area, prompting immediate concern from local authorities.
The situation worsened the following day, Friday, June 27, when a male student was killed by a stray bullet while seated in his classroom during mock examinations.
This incident not only claimed a young life but also sent shockwaves throughout the community and raised alarming questions about safety in educational environments.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) responded to this matter by immediately closing the Nkwanta Senior High School, located in the Oti Region, to protect students and staff from further harm.
Meanwhile, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor, the Public Affairs Officer for the Oti Regional Police Command, confirmed that a comprehensive security strategy has been implemented in Nkwanta and its surrounding areas to restore peace and ensure the safety of residents.
“As I am talking, calm has been restored in Nkwanta following the recent violent incident. Swift and decisive actions have been taken to maintain law and order,” DSP Nchor stated, reassuring the community of their safety.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has commiserated with the family of the bereaved.
