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A 56 year old man has been killed with at least three other persons sustaining gunshot wounds in what is said to be a renewed chieftaincy dispute at Sovie near Kpando in the North Dayi district.
The incident which took place during a funeral last Sunday night, according an eyewitness, saw the sporadic firing of live bullets by alleged supporters of one of the two feuding factions in the dispute. This, has led to chaos at the funeral ground as people ran for their precious lives.
The district Police commander for North Dayi, ASP Twumasi Ankrah, who confirmed the incident to Volta online said the decease who has been identified as one Fabian Mensah Vidzro was shot in the neck and shoulder. Two other persons who sustained injuries, were also treated and discharged at the Anfoega Catholic hospital, he noted.
However, a third victim who has been identified as a suspect in the latest clash, is still on admission at hospital under police guard as investigations continue, the ASP Ankrah noted.
A source at the hospital also disclosed to Volta online that some victims who were brought to the facility for treatment were taken away by their relatives over fears of a possible reprisal attacks.
The Police commander further revealed that several empty cartridges believed to have been fired from sophisticated riffles including a bazooka were retrieved from the scene.
He however noted a team of police personnel have been detailed in area since Monday to forestall any reprisal attacks, as tension heightens in the area.
