A land-related dispute between the Buo and Tiwii communities in Ghana's Sissala West District has resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, Member of Parliament for Sissala West Constituency, has called for calm and extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He wished the injured a speedy recovery.
According to Mr Sukparu, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the District Security Council (DISEC) have deployed personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to the affected communities. The deployment aims to restore and maintain calm in the area. Residents of Buo, Tiwii, and neighbouring communities have been urged to exercise restraint and avoid retaliation or any action that could escalate tensions.
The MP appealed to chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, the youth, women, and other stakeholders in the area to use their influence to promote peace and prevent further escalation. He emphasized that differences between the communities should not lead to further loss of lives or damage to property. Mr Sukparu urged residents and all parties involved to cooperate fully with the security agencies investigating the incident.
The statement from Mr Sukparu's office called on anyone with information relevant to the dispute to provide it to the appropriate authorities. This would assist with investigations and ensure that due process is followed. Security personnel will remain in the affected communities while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.
Superintendent Franklin Kofi Selby, Sissala West District Commander of the Ghana Police Service, confirmed that the police are on the ground providing 24-hour security. He reported that there had been no further skirmishes and encouraged residents to go about their normal activities. The police are working to maintain peace and order in the area.
The land dispute is a sensitive issue in the Sissala West District, and the MP's call for calm is an effort to prevent further violence. The incident has raised concerns about the need for effective land management and conflict resolution mechanisms in the region. Stakeholders are expected to engage in dialogue to address the underlying issues.
The situation remains under control, with security agencies working to ensure peace and stability in the area. The MP's office and other stakeholders will continue to monitor the situation and work towards a lasting resolution to the conflict. Residents are urged to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities.
Key points
- Two people have died and others have been injured in a land-related dispute between the Buo and Tiwii communities in Ghana's Sissala West District.
- The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have been deployed to the area to restore and maintain calm.
- The MP has urged residents to exercise restraint and cooperate with security agencies investigating the incident.
