Seven arrested over Damankungyili-Nyeshie clashes which left one dead

Seven people have been arrested in connection with violent clashes between residents of Damankungyili and Nyeshie in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The clashes, linked to a dispute over a parcel of land, left one person dead and six others injured. The Sagnarigu Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) has imposed an indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew on Damankungyili, Nyeshie, and adjoining communities, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Residents are required to remain indoors between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily.

MUSEC has also imposed an immediate ban on the carrying of firearms, ammunition, and other weapons within the affected communities. Joint security patrols have been intensified to enforce the restrictions and maintain order. This decision followed an emergency meeting with the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC). MUSEC Chairman and Sagnarigu Municipal Chief Executive, Abdulai Imoro Gong, condemned the violence and appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies. He also urged anyone with information to assist police investigations and called on chiefs, youth leaders, and the media to support de-escalation efforts. MUSEC will continue to monitor the situation and review security measures.