Oti Police Chief urges calm after deadly Nkwanta attacks.
The Oti Regional Police Commander, Alex Acquah, has led a delegation of senior security officials to the Zongo community in Nkwanta, where he conveyed condolences and appealed for calm following recent violent attacks that claimed three lives in the municipality.
A statement issued by the Regional Police Command on Friday said the Commander, accompanied by personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Military, the Bureau of National Investigations and Defence Intelligence, met the Zongo Chief, Alhaji Issaka Kayaba, and his elders on March 26, 2026.
The visit follows the killing of three adult male members of the community in what the statement described as “fatal violent attacks” in the Nkwanta South Municipality.
During the meeting, DCOP Acquah conveyed condolences on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Management Board, reaffirming the commitment of the security services to restoring stability in the area.
In response, the Zongo Chief assured the delegation that the community remained committed to peace, vowing to refrain from retaliation and to uphold coexistence despite the recent losses.
Earlier in the day, the Regional Commander engaged police personnel stationed in Nkwanta, urging them to maintain vigilance, discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He also visited the scene of a previous arson incident in the nearby town of Dadaga, where two lives were lost, to assess the situation firsthand.
The Command said it would continue to monitor developments and called on residents to remain calm and law-abiding. It also warned against the spread of misinformation and appealed for restraint to prevent any further escalation of tensions.
