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Three people have been detained by the police in connection with the Dompin chieftaincy dispute that erupted.
Ibrahim Issah, Atanga Peter, and Asonba Emmanuel have been named as the three.
According to the police, the suspects damaged property and injured one individual with a machete during the altercation.
In a statement, the police said that they were part of a gang that "destroyed certain homes belonging to some individuals in the town" while on the rampage.
At a healthcare centre, the victim is presently receiving medical care.
While conducting a manhunt for the remaining suspects, authorities claim that tranquillity has returned to Dompin.
Below Is The Full Statement From The Ghana Police Service:
POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN DOMPIM CHIEFTAINCY DISPUTE
The Police have arrested three suspects in connection with Dompin chieftaincy related disturbances which resulted in severe injury to one person and damage to properties.
The suspects, Ibrahim Issah, Atanga Peter and Asonba Emmanuel were among a group of people who went on rampage and inflicted machete wounds on the victim who is currently on admission receiving medical attention. The suspects also destroyed some properties belonging to some individuals in the town.
The Police have since restored calm in the town and efforts have been intensified to get the remaining suspects arrested to face justice.