Nkwanta: Residents flee over deadly clashes amid curfew

There is still tension in Nkwanta, in the Oti Region, following last week’s violent clash, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left many others severely injured.

Military and police forces have been deployed to the area to prevent further clashes, but the situation has caused most residents to flee the community despite the imposition of a curfew.

A teacher in the community, who spoke to Citi News on condition of anonymity, confirmed that businesses, including schools, remain closed.

“A lot of people have left the town, so the stores have been closed. The market is the only place open, with only a few people inside. Vehicles are able to move freely through the municipality. The empty streets and closed businesses paint a picture of the uncertainty and fear gripping the area,” the teacher stated.

The violence in Nkwanta, which occurred on Wednesday, January 15, and continued into the night of Thursday, January 16, has left three people dead and several others injured.

Residents are living in fear as the situation remains tense following sporadic gunshots fired by unidentified individuals.

The government swiftly deployed security personnel to help restore calm, with additional troops being sent to enforce law and order in the area.

As a result of the conflict, about 200 people have fled Nkwanta to Pampawie, Ahamansu, and other destinations in the Kadjebi District.

Kadjebi, which borders the Nkwanta Municipality, has become a safe haven for displaced residents seeking refuge from the violence.