Six persons have been arrested in connection with the communal clash that occurred on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Ntonsu in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mamponteng District Police Commander, DSP Apraku Yeboah, says investigations have begun into the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, some youth groups in the area engaged in a communal clash where they attacked people and vandalized property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initial reports indicated that the clash centered around a drinking spot that was operating beyond the mandated hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drinking sports in the district are supposed to close by 10:00 pm, according to the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although, the Ntonsu community is relatively calm currently, a team of police personnel is still patrolling the community to avert any possible disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the Kwabre East Municipal Security Council has restricted the movement of persons between 8.00 pm and 5.00 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assembly member for the area, Abdul Latin Musah, says this is part of measures to ensure that the calm that has returned is sustained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are hoping that if there are no more disturbances, we can allow people to move about and live their normal lives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: citinewsroom.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n