Five people have reportedly been shot dead in a suspected chieftaincy dispute at Enchi in the Aowin Municipality of the Western Region.

This happened in the early hours of Sunday, November 6.

5 shot dead in suspected chieftaincy dispute at Enchi
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It occurred after an unidentified group of people believed to be residents of the community attempted to attack the paramount chief of the Aowin Traditional Council, Beyeeman Tano Kwao Benbuin II.

5 shot dead in suspected chieftaincy dispute at Enchi
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The bodies of the deceased were earlier seen lying on the street.

5 shot dead in suspected chieftaincy dispute at Enchi
Photo credit: Graphic Online

The police have since carried the bodies to the morgue.

5 shot dead in suspected chieftaincy dispute at Enchi
Photo credit: Graphic Online

More to follow…