Death toll rises to 3; 35 houses burnt
The death toll in the Bunkprugu renewed clashes has hit three as locals of Kpentogu and Bamungu fight each other.Starr News’ Northern regional correspondent Eliasu Tanko said the riot which started Wednesday evening has rendered a lot of the residents homeless as 35 houses have been set on fire.
The Northern regional Police PRO ASP Ebenezer Tetteh has assured Starrfmonline.com the law enforcement agents are “in control of the situation.”
The renewed clashes was between the Jamong and Jafog (two Konkomba) clans in the area. It is, however, unclear what sparked the clashes.
Starrfmonline.com understands several people have fled the town to neighbouring Togo for safety.
In April 12, 2015, two persons died while 24 houses were set ablaze during similar clashes.
The town has been placed on curfew between 8pm and 6am.
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There is an uneasy calm in the Northern regional township following fresh riot between the Jamong and Jafog (two Bimoba) clans of Kpentogu and Bamungu areas.
The police has confirmed the death of three people while 35 houses have been set ablaze, rendering several people homeless.
The Northern regional Police PRO ASP Ebenezer Tetteh has assured Starrfmonline.com the law enforcement agents are “in control of the situation.”
It is, however, unclear what sparked the clashes.
The locals who are living in a state of trepidation have fled the town to neighbouring Togo for safety.
In April 12, 2015, two persons died while 24 houses were set ablaze during similar clashes.
The town has been placed on curfew between 8pm and 6am.
Source: starrfmonline.com
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