Regional News of Sunday, 26 January 2020Source: 3news.comOne dead, military officer hit by bullet in Kpatinga violenceAbout 10 houses have also been reportedly torchedOne person has been shot dead at Kpatinga in the Gushegu Municipality of the Northern Region where chieftaincy violence has injured at least five people and left about 20 houses burnt since last Friday. This was after a military officer was said to have been shot by an unknown person from one of the feuding factions. One other person who was also shot in Sunday morning’s incident is receiving treatment at the Gushegu Municipal Hospital. Supporters of two rival chiefs started shooting each other claiming legitimacy to the Kpatinga skin. Although some returned on Saturday, more were forced to leave again Sunday morning on the back of the latest reprisal.

Source: GhanaWeb January 26, 2020 12:56 UTC