The Accra Regional Police Command has initiated an investigations into violent incidents that occurred during the climax of the annual Homowo Festival at Anyaa and Suwutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a misunderstanding broke out between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi. This led to an exchange of gunfire.
The situation escalated when some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, resulting in further attacks at Olebu.
Tragically, three individuals, Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah, alias Nii Kwashiebu; Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan; and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo lost their lives in the violence.
Additionally, four individuals, Enoch Amevor (treated and discharged), Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey, alias Ni Obrafour, sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at various medical facilities, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
In response, the Accra Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel to restore calm and maintain law and order in the affected areas.
According to a statement released on Sunday, August 31, 2025, and signed by Ms. Juliana Oben (SUPT), head of public affairs, intelligence-led operations are underway to identify and arrest all those involved in the violence.
The statement concluded that the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the injured are receiving the necessary medical attention.
The Command strongly cautions traditional leaders, elders, and their supporters to adhere strictly to agreed security arrangements and to avoid acts that could jeopardise public peace.
