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Police Deploy Reinforcements as Violence Erupts in New Winneba; 3 Dead, 15 Injured
The Ghana Police Service has brought under control violent clashes that erupted in the New Winneba Township in the Central Region on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
According to the Police, the incident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. when about 300 irate persons from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze reportedly stormed New Winneba.
The group, according to the Police, was armed with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks and attacked natives in the township, including individuals at stores and residences.
The attacks resulted in damage to properties and left several people injured.
The Police Service said about 15 injured victims have been transported to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for medical attention.
Among the injured is a police officer who was caught up in the violence.
The Police also confirmed that three people have died in connection with the incident.
In response to the violence, personnel from the Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to the affected areas to restore and maintain peace.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has further ordered the deployment of a reinforcement team from the National Police Headquarters to strengthen security in New Winneba.
The reinforcement includes two armoured vehicles, which have been deployed to support the police operation and prevent further escalation.
The Police said the situation is currently under control, while security personnel remain deployed to safeguard lives and property.
The Police Service has assured the public that further details concerning the incident will be communicated later.
The statement was issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Central Region Police Command and signed by Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie.