This year’s Farmers’ Day celebration in the Chereponi District, North East Region, has been canceled due to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Wanchiki.
The conflict reignited, leading to three reported deaths in the Wanchiki community after tensions escalated between the Jaabu and Forboru clans on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Gunshots erupted during the conflict, resulting in the tragic death of an elderly woman who refused to leave her house as attackers attempted to burn it.
Additionally, several individuals sustained gunshot injuries, with critical cases referred to neighboring Togo for medical attention.
The chief of Wanchiki faced alleged assault while en route to Nalerigu, leading to the vandalism of his vehicle.
In response, Wanchiki’s youth retaliated against the involved community, and the chief’s damaged car is currently held at the Chereponi Police Station.
In a statement released on Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Chereponi District announced the cancellation of the Farmers’ Day celebrations, stating that the District Security Council, after assessing the security situation, decided to cancel the event based on intelligence reports.
The statement also emphasized ongoing efforts to collaborate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to restore peace in the conflict-affected areas of the district.