A joint team of security forces has arrested six suspects in connection with the recent violence in Nkwanta.
A statement issued by the Police on April 1, 2026 said two suspects were arrested on March 29, 2026 through intelligence-led operations while four other suspects were apprehended on March 31, 2026.
All suspects are currently in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
Police urged residents of Nkwanta and surrounding communities to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing relevant information to support investigations.
Authorities advised the public to desist from spreading misinformation or engaging in actions that could escalate the tension in Nkwanta.
Renewed violence in Nkwanta recently claimed the lives of five bodies.
The bodies were recovered in the aftermath of the attacks. The victims, comprising three males and two females, were found at two separate locations by a joint team of personnel from the Police, Military, Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), Defence Intelligence, and the Ghana National Fire Service.
Subsequently, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno deployed additional security personnel and armoured vehicles to Nkwanta in the Oti Region to restore calm in the area.
