Bunkprugu clashes:3 dead, 35 houses burnt (update)
Three people have been shot dead at Bunkprugu in the Northern Region following a renewed chieftaincy clash in the area.
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Two of deceased persons have been identified by the police as Dupak Lapak, 58, a farmer and Bawa Chanleep, 20, a tailor. The third person is yet to be identified.
A total of 35 houses have also been reported burnt. Two AK 47 assault rifles have been retrieved by the police.
The Northern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Ken Yeboah confirmed the shooting of the deceased persons.
Information however gathered by Graphic Online indicated that the shooting was a retaliation to an incident which occurred on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in which some houses were burnt down.
The renewed clash which is believed to be between the two royal families in the area, the Jamond and Jafok, did not only lead to the killing of the two but also the burning of many houses. Several people are also said to be injured.
Wednesday night's sporadic gun exchanges between the two feuding factions is said to have kept people indoors for fear of being hit by a stray bullet.
The situation has also affected general activities in the town including schools which have been closed.
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DCOP Yeboah told Graphic Online that the situation has been brought under control.
It will be recalled that three persons were shot dead on November 29 and 30, 2015 following a similar clash between the Jamond and Jafok families in Bunkprugu.
The area is under a 6am to 8pm curfew.