The Police have launched an investigation into the violent clashes that occurred during the climax of the Homowo Festival at Anyaa and Sowutuom, resulting in three fatalities on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The Accra Regional Police Command, according to a press release signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, has commenced a probe into the incident that occurred during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi, the ceremonial food of the festival.
A misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs escalated into an exchange of gunfire, disrupting the celebration.
Nearby community, Olebu, was equally attacked when the incident at Sowutuom and Anyaa escalated, and people began fleeing for safety.
The three persons who died are Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah, also known as Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo.
Their bodies have been taken to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, four other persons sustained varying degree of injuries from the incident. According to the police statement, they are; Enoch Amevor (treated and discharged), Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku and Frederick Lartey, also known as Nii Obrafour.
The injured are receiving care at medical facilities, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
Police in response to the chaos have deployed more officers to restore calm in the affected communities to ensure public safety. Investigations are also in place to arrest those involved in the mayhem.
The police command has also issued a strong warning to traditional leaders and their supporters, urging them to strictly adhere to agreed security arrangements to prevent further disturbances.
