The incident resulted in the death of two people with several others sustaining gunshot wounds.

The casualties were reportedly caused by stray bullets fired by the police during efforts to disperse a disruptive crowd in the Eastern Region’s Kwahu South Municipality.

In the wake of this unfortunate event, 25 individuals have been apprehended by the police.

Police presence remains in the town, prompting many youths to leave out of fear of being detained.

The Kwahu South Municipal Chief Executive, Emmanuel Ofori Attah, in an interview with Adom News said he announced the closure of all schools in the area as a precautionary measure.

This decision, he noted aims to prevent potential retaliatory actions and ensure the safety of schoolchildren.

While basic school students and day students at senior high schools will stay home, boarding students will continue their studies on campus until the situation stabilizes.

“What you heard is true. I decided with my Education Director. The incident happened yesterday [Sunday] and it won’t be advisable for children to go to school. The basic school students won’t be going to school including the Day students at the Senior High. However, those in the boarding house will remain on campus till the case is settled.”

“We are going to meet as leaders so by noon, everything will be fine” he said.

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The violent confrontations between the three ethnic groups, Adele, Challa, and Akyode, have resulted in the loss of 11 lives and significant damage to properties.

In an interview on Adom News, Nkwanta South Education Director, Jonathan Korsinah said the situation has compelled parents to withdraw their children from schools.

According to him, out of a of 111 schools, including public basic schools, 30 have been closed down due to security concerns.

Mr. Korsinah disclosed that, approximately 14,000 students and 380 teachers have been adversely affected by the closure.

The GES boss said they will allow teachers and students to return to the classroom when peace returns to the area.

The Education Director indicated that, the ongoing conflict in the area is impeding the academic activities in the area particularly in the affected communities.

Mr. Korsinah appealed to the warring factions to lay down their arms and prioritize peace to allow the children to return to classrooms and resume their studies.

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