Violence erupted in the villages of Lukula and Nyoagbini within the North Gonja District, resulting in devastating consequences today, June 1, 2023. Both communities have been ravaged by fire, and there are distressing reports of numerous casualties, according to MyJoyOnline.com. The underlying cause of this tragic event is the renewed animosity between the Mamprusi and Gonja tribal groups.

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Faced with this dire situation, residents are fleeing to neighboring communities in the West Mamprusi municipality in search of safety and refuge. Recent accounts from five individuals who sought shelter in Janga near Walewale indicate that warriors from the Gonja tribe in Daboya forcefully entered the village, issuing a stark ultimatum to all Mamprusis, compelling them to evacuate immediately or face severe repercussions.

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Adding to the escalating tensions, reports emerged on Tuesday, June 30, highlighting that Mamprusi warriors had been mobilized to prevent the arrival of a rival chief from Daboya. The gravity of the situation cannot be understated as the region remains embroiled in a precarious state of conflict and unrest.<img src="

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renewed violence between Mamprusi and Gonja" class="wp-image-10032318251" title="Two villages in North Gonja burnt down in renewed violence between Mamprusi and Gonja"/>The North East Regional Minister stated that on June 30, the National Security issued a warning to both sides, urging them to withdraw their warriors from the villages.

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As a result, police personnel were deployed, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the confiscation of 10 motorbikes.However, according to the fleeing residents, the Gonja traditional warriors are still present in the village and have refused to leave.The violence between the two tribes in the area has been ongoing since the creation of the new regions.

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