Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament, has broken his silence following the deadly violence in New Winneba that claimed the lives of three individuals and injured multiple.
The minority leader called on the police and other security agencies to swiftly investigate the deadly violence.
Afenyo-Markin quizzed how a group of youths armed with guns, machetes and clubs could mobilise and enter New Winneba in broad daylight without attracting the attention of security personnel.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Afenyo-Markin stated, “My word to the Police, and I speak directly to the divisional commander. ACP, divisional commander, please. I have always told you to be firm. Please be firm and keep the peace”.
“This was not done in the night. It’s broad daylight, morning, walking, and chanting one song to another community,” he said.
He further questioned the level of security intelligence available ahead of the incident.
“What did they do? What were their early warnings? These are quite disturbing,” he said.
“If indeed the Regional Command, assisted by the headquarters of Ghana Police, join forces and they get into the community day and night, within a week, I am very positive that they will get to know all those behind,” he said.
“Nobody should take the law into his own hands or hers and plan any revenge,” he said.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
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