3 die in Agbogbloshie over copper wire

• Posted on November 20, 2014November 20, 2014
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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At least three people have died after clashes between rival groups at the Kokomba market, Agbogbloshie in Accra, yesterday over GH?70 and copper wire.

The two feuding factions are believed to be Dagomabs and Nanumbas and were supposedly fighting over a motor cycle.

Several people in the area were also injured while a number of properties were vandalised and destroyed in the process.

An eye witnesses, Alex who spoke to Joy News’ Beatrice Adu, said he heard people running and making noise in the area and when he came out he saw people pelting stones at each other.

He said the fight came about after the Dagomba’s requested for a motorbike; which had been seized from them by the Nanumba’s as collateral for a disputed amount of GH?70 and copper wire, to be released into their custody. A refusal to return said motorbike sparked a fight between the two groups.

Public Relations Officer of the Greater Accra Police Service, ASP Afia Tenge said four people have been arrested in connection with the clashes and are assisting in investigations.

She said the police have been able to restore calm to the community and made available a patrol team to ensure law and order among residents.

-joyonews