One Dead, Two Injured In Kato At B/A

One person is reportedly dead following series of shootings in Chieftaincy clashes at Kato, a suburb of Berekum in the Brong Ahafo Region. The incident occurred on Monday. The shooting comes in the wake of clashes between two factions in ongoing chieftaincy litigation. Some residents are said to be opposing the installation of a new chief in the town. The aggressors blocked principal roads and burned car tyres to register their displeasure. Reports further indicate that Queen mother, Nana Afia Sraa and her elders were also held hostage by some irate youth at her palace. According to an eye witness, two people are currently fighting for their lives at the holy family hospital in Berekum. Superintendent Asare Bediako, the Berekum municipal police commander, told Peacefmonline.com that calm has been restored to the town with a heavy police presence as they continue with their investigations.