Gunmen wearing masks reportedly stormed Sampa in the Bono Region on Sunday afternoon, opening fire in parts of the township during a violent clash between rival groups.
Some seven police officers who received gun shot wounds were treated and discharged from the Sampa Government Hospital.
An eighth police officer, whose condition was critical following a head injury has been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi where he is reportedly responding to treatment.
This is contrary to an earlier report that suggested that one police man had died.
In the audio attached below, a medical personnel on Sunday sent a message to health officers who were close to the hospital to move in to help in handling the casualty cases.
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Editor's Note:
This is an updated version of the earlier report, which indicated that one police officer died on Sunday. The injured officer is alive and responding to treatment at KATH
