One person has been confirmed dead, while several others have sustained injuries following a violent clash between youth from Mankesim and Ekumfi Eyisam in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region.
The incident which began on Thursday, January 1, 2026, is believed to have stemmed from an earlier misunderstanding between youth from the two communities at Saltpond Beach.
Police sources say tensions escalated when three young men from Ekumfi Eyisam were allegedly heckled at the Mankesim Shell Filling Station near Pizza Man, reportedly in retaliation for the earlier dispute.
The victims are said to have called for reinforcement from Ekumfi Eyisam, leading to the arrival of armed youth and a violent confrontation.
The clash reportedly involved the use of firearms, cutlasses, and corrosive substances.
One person, identified only as Wisdom, was allegedly shot dead, while others sustained acid burns and cutlass wounds.
The situation caused panic in Mankesim, forcing residents to flee for safety as violence spread through parts of the town.
Police personnel from the Mankesim District Command were deployed to the area to restore calm. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to contain the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the violence.
No arrests have been officially confirmed yet, as investigations continue.
