Nkwanta: Dr. Joshua Makubu, former Minister for the Oti Region, has appealed for calm and restraint following the tragic death of a Nkwanta Senior High School student, who was killed in a shooting incident related to renewed tribal violence.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Makubu expressed deep sadness over the student's passing, describing it as a heartbreaking loss to the deceased's family, the entire community, and the country. He appealed to the factions involved to exercise restraint and allow space for reflection and justice, urging everyone to stand together in mourning the loss of the young student.
Dr. Makubu emphasized the importance of upholding peace and refraining from actions that could inflame tensions further, highlighting the shared history of coexistence among the Adele, Challa, and Akyode people. He urged the public to allow state authorities to thoroughly investigate the tragedy to ensure justice is served for the deceased.
He stressed that too many lives have already been lost in Nkwanta and called for an end to further bloodshed, promoting peace, dialogue, and community values. Dr. Makubu emphasized the need for peace and unity in the face of the tragedy.
Two other female students were also hit by stray bullets on their way to school but are said to be recuperating at the hospital. Meanwhile, some eight suspects have been arrested and are assisting security agencies in investigating the renewed hostilities, which stemmed from the performance of rituals to usher in the new yam some days ago. A curfew has been imposed on the area to quell further atrocities.
