The Ghana Police Service has restored calm following violent clashes between residents of Asisiriwa and Brodekwano in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.
According to a statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on April 8, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., after youth from Brodekwano allegedly invaded Asisiriwa, leading to violent confrontations.
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Police personnel from the Kuntanase District Command, supported by the Asokwa Divisional Command and the Regional Operations Unit, responded to distress calls and moved to the scene to restore order.
At Asisiriwa, officers found sections of the road blocked with lorry tyres and two burnt motorbikes abandoned. Two male adults,Peterson Bonsu, also known as “Low Key,” aged about 23, and Kwaku Opoku, aged about 25,were found dead with multiple cutlass wounds.
Their bodies were conveyed to the Jachie-Pramso Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
At Brodekwano, a Sprinter bus was found completely burnt.
Preliminary investigations indicate the violence stemmed from a dispute involving a young man from Asisiriwa allegedly cohabiting with a young woman from Brodekwano without parental consent, which escalated into retaliatory attacks.
During the incident, Charles Owusu, father of the young man and owner of the burnt bus, was attacked by youth but was rescued by police after taking refuge at a palace.
The Ashanti Regional Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei-Akoto, led a team of senior officers to engage chiefs, elders, and youth leaders in both communities, helping to de-escalate tensions.
Police presence has been intensified, and investigations are underway to identify and arrest all persons involved. Residents have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security.
