A shooting incident in Tema New Town on Friday night has reportedly resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with three others currently receiving medical attention at the Tema General Hospital.

According to sources, the incident occurred on the final night of the Kplejoo celebration when a group of jubilant youth blocked a vehicle carrying officers of the Eastern Command of the Ghana Navy.

In response, the officers allegedly fired gunshots to disperse the crowd.

The Ghana Navy has not yet commented on the incident. The police have taken up the case and initiated investigations, according to reports from MyJoyOnline.