Fifty individuals suspected of involvement in the recent conflict in Nkwanta were apprehended during an operation in Shiare, Oti Region, on the morning of Tuesday, January 21.

The suspects are set to undergo screening before legal proceedings commence.

The National Security Coordinator, DCOP Osman Abdul Razak, visited Nkwanta to assess the situation and engage with traditional leaders from the feuding factions in a bid to foster peace.

Providing an update, Oti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Alex Acquah, reported the devastating impact of the renewed conflict, which has claimed six lives, injured 10 individuals, and resulted in the destruction of twelve homes and a shop.

Speaking on the broader issue, DCOP Osman Abdul Razak expressed concerns over persistent chieftaincy and land disputes in the country. He emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation among security agencies to address these challenges effectively.

Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, commended the collaborative efforts of security agencies, underscoring the significance of their joint action in restoring peace and stability to the region.