A confrontation between individuals believed to be land guards and wood sellers in the Akwatialine area of the Asokore Mampong Municipality, located in the Ashanti region, has led to two individuals sustaining injuries.The incident occurred on Tuesday when contractors were carrying out construction work were met by wood sellers who have resisted their relocation for redevelopment plans by Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly.

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According to reports, land guards supposedly contracted by the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly faced off with the wood sellers.The Asokore Mampong Municipality authorities have noted that the ongoing efforts to redevelop the area have prompted the need for the woodworkers to move to alternative locations.

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In April 2023, clashes occurred between security operatives and the wood sellers who resisted vacating the area where they conducted their businesses. The confrontations resulted in injuries to some wood sellers.The Municipal Chief Executive of Asokore Mampong, Kennedy Kankam, had previously stated in an interview with Citi News that the wood sellers would be allowed to operate in newly constructed stores once they were

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completed.

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