The Member of Parliament for Jaman South is calling for a curfew to be imposed on Drobo and Japekrom following clashes between the two towns in the Brong Ahafo region.
Hon. Yaw Maama Afful said a curfew is necessary due to the continuing communal violence between the two towns.
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One person is confirmed dead while 15 others are said to have sustained gunshot wounds during the clash.
The people of Japekrom claim they were ambushed while returning from a festival by the people of Drobo and have vowed to retaliate.
The people of Drobo have, however, denied the allegations, indicating that they are ready to meet them boot-for-boot.
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As a result, the MP for the area on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Thursday said the area was sitting on a time bomb hence his call.
He explained that the two towns have a bitter history thus any attempt to revive it should be foiled immediately.
The Jaman South MP is convinced when a curfew is imposed; the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, and the youth in the areas can use it as a mechanism to resolve the dispute.
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Hon. Yaw Afful Maama urged the youth to channel their energies into ensuring the return of peace to the two towns.
