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Yam Festival turns bloody at Nchiraa, 2 killed, 14 people including police officer injured
Featured Oct - 05 - 2026 , 23:12 1 minute read What began as a celebration of the annual Yam Festival at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region ended in bloodshed on Saturday, October 3, 2026 with the killing of people and injuries to 14 others, including a police officer.
The Bono Regional Police Command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah said the violence erupted at about 5:30 p.
The police explained that calm has since been restored in the area and patrols intensified to prevent further disturbances.
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