The Accra Regional Police Command has initiated an investigation into violent incidents during the climax of the annual Homowo Festival at Anyaa and Sowutuom, Greater Accra Region, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
In a statement released on Sunday, police said preliminary investigations revealed that a misunderstanding broke out between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food (Kpokpoi), leading to an exchange of gunfire, with the situation escalating when some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, resulting in further attacks at Olebu.
"Three persons, Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah alias Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo, lost their lives in the violence," police said.
"Additionally, four individuals, Enoch Amevor (treated and discharged), Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey alias Nii Obrafour, sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at various medical facilities, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital."
The statement noted that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the injured were receiving the necessary medical attention.
"The Accra Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel to restore calm and maintain law and order in the affected areas. Intelligence-led operations are underway to identify and arrest all those involved in the violence," police said.
In conclusion, the Accra Regional Police Command strongly cautioned traditional leaders, elders, and their supporters to adhere strictly to agreed security arrangements and avoid acts that could jeopardise public peace.
