A violent confrontation between the youth of Wiamoase and Ntonso in the Ashanti Region has claimed four lives.

The deceased, all identified as residents of Ntonso, had travelled to Wiamoase to attend a funeral when tensions between the two groups escalated.

Reports indicate that a disagreement broke out between the youth factions over an unclear issue. What began as a dispute quickly spiraled into chaos, with some members of the Ntonso group reportedly drawing pistols.

Two women were shot during the melee, triggering outrage among the Wiamoase youth.

In retaliation, the Wiamoase group reportedly armed themselves with machetes and launched an attack, resulting in the deaths of four individuals from Ntonso.