The Ghana Police Service has announced 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”.
Earlier reports claimed seven people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting incident involving residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports disclosed that the shooting incident is believed to be linked to a longstanding land dispute between residents of the two communities.
The Police officer injured among the 7 is stationed at the New Winneba Police Station.
Details gathered from the incident disclosed that some residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom, who claim ownership of land in New Winneba, entered the community and allegedly opened fire, attempting to lock up some shops in the area, prompting resistance from residents of New Winneba.
The confrontation escalated, with gunfire reportedly exchanged between the two sides, leading to several people being injured in the ensuing violence.
Some residents fled the community for safety amid the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have since reinforced its presence in the area as they work to restore calm and prevent further violence.
See the post below:
POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY pic.twitter.com/amw3AYHLet
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) September 1, 2026
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