The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested one suspect and launched a manhunt for several others following a violent clash involving young men wielding cutlasses at the New Station area of Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region.
The incident, which was captured in a viral video circulating on social media, showed groups of young men openly attacking each other with cutlasses in broad daylight, sparking fear among residents and traders in the area.
According to a police statement issued on May 6, 2026, officers moved swiftly to the scene after receiving information about the violent confrontation and managed to restore calm in the community.
Police revealed that suspect Evans Adayele was later arrested at his hideout to assist with ongoing investigations into the disturbances.
Meanwhile, two other suspects involved in the clash were found receiving treatment at separate health facilities after sustaining serious injuries during the violence.
One of the suspects, identified as George Okyere, aged 30, was found at the emergency ward of the Oda Jubilee Hospital with a deep cut on his forehead and one of his fingers reportedly chopped off.
Another suspect, identified as Paul Pascalele, was also found at the emergency ward of the Akyem Oda Government Hospital receiving treatment for a deep cut on his right hand.
Police say efforts are currently underway to track down and arrest the remaining suspects connected to the incident for further investigations and possible prosecution.
Residents in Akyem Oda have since called for increased police visibility and tougher action against criminal gangs operating in the municipality.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has assured the public that calm has been restored while investigations continue.
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