Residents of Penteng, a farming community in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region, are living in fear following a surge in violent activities linked to land guards.
The community has recently witnessed serious incidents, including a man losing his wrist, the torching of a seven-bedroom family home, and the destruction of another building at lintel level, all believed to be tied to land guard activities.
Adom News visited Penteng on Wednesday to assess the situation. Residents described the community as a shadow of its former self, gripped by fear and insecurity.
Paulina Fosu, one of the affected residents, appealed to authorities for intervention. “We are afraid. They nearly burnt my house too. After burning March’s father’s house, they said they would be back. Now, we cannot stay in our own homes,” she said.
Meanwhile, Darko Felicity, sister of Yaw Darko, explained that her brother had defended his property with a cutlass after land guards destroyed his ongoing project. In retaliation, the suspected land guards set their father’s house ablaze, displacing several family members.
She recounted, “Someone came to our house around 11 am and warned us to run because my brother had injured someone. They said the injured person’s group wanted revenge. Everyone ran, and by 4 to 5 pm, we were informed that our house had been set on fire. When we returned, everything had been burnt to ashes.”
Darko Felicity added that her family is now homeless and their lives remain under threat, as the suspected land guards have promised further retaliation.
Grace Kusi, Yaw Darko’s aunt, confirmed that all occupants are now without shelter and called on non-governmental organizations, philanthropists, and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to assist them. She also urged security agencies to ensure the protection of all family members.
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