Mujipewura of Tuluwe Paramountcy killed in a Suspected Land Dispute in Central Gonja District

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The Central Gonja district of the Savannah Region is in mourning following the death of the Mujipewura of the Tuluwe paramountcy of Gonja. The chief was reportedly killed by unknown assailants in a suspected land dispute. The incident occurred late on Thursday, March 30, 2023, as the chief was keeping watch over the land for the Tuluwe paramountcy, which is claimed by both the Tuluwe and Kekpande paramountcies.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed the area in the middle of the night, shot the chief, and fled the scene, leaving him to die on the spot. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, but no arrests have been made yet. The unfortunate incident has sparked tension in the area, and police personnel have been dispatched to the scene to maintain calm and order.

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salifu Adam Braimah, has condemned the incident and called for calm in the area. He urged all residents to cooperate with the security agencies to help bring the perpetrators of the crime to book. The minister further called on the chiefs and people of both the Tuluwe and Kekpande paramountcies to exercise restraint and allow the law to take its course in resolving the land dispute.

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The death of the chief has been described as a great loss to the Tuluwe paramountcy, and tributes have been pouring in from all over the district. The incident highlights the need for peaceful resolution of land disputes in Ghana.

 

 

 

source:locotvgh.com

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