A violent confrontation at a construction site in Tebu, Ga South municipality, has left one person dead and three others injured after an attack by armed land guards.
The assailants demanded a GH₵4,000 digging fee from the workers, who explained that they had already paid a different group of land guards the previous week.
The land guards, unsatisfied with the response, opened fire on the workers. According to a report by Citi News, the attack resulted in one fatality and injuries to three other individuals.
Felix Akunnor, one of the survivors who was shot in the foot, recounted that the land guards initially confronted them about working on the land without paying the fee.
When the workers refused to pay again, the confrontation escalated into violence.
Ebenezer Ahortor, Assemblyman for the Danchera electoral area, highlighted the ongoing issue of land guard terror in the community.
He noted that despite numerous complaints to the authorities, including reports to the Danchera police station, no substantial action has been taken due to inadequate resources for crime prevention.
“The land guards have been terrorising residents for years, and despite numerous complaints to authorities, no action has been taken,” Mr. Ahortor stated.
The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by land guards in the region and the urgent need for effective measures to protect residents and workers from such violent encounters.