Omanjor Homowo Festival Violence Archives

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the violent clashes that erupted at the Omanjor Chief’s Palace during the Homowo Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The incident left three people dead and several others injured. According to a police statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the suspects—35-year-old private security officer Christian Saka Ahianyevi and 26-year-old dispatch rider Newton Alotey—were arrested on August 30 and 31, respectively. Police say intelligence-led operations conducted by a joint team from the Accra Regional Police Command and the Special Support Unit from the National Headquarters led to the arrests. During the operation, officers retrieved 18 spent BB cartr...

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival celebrations at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to preliminary police reports, the disturbances began when a misunderstanding broke out between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi. The disagreement quickly escalated into an exchange of gunfire, throwing the celebrations into chaos. The violence intensified as some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, leading to further attacks at Olebu. In the process, three people — Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah alias Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo — lost their lives. Four others sustained va...

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Two Arrested Over Omanjor Homowo Festival Violence

Police Probe Deadly Clashes During Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa