Reports indicate that houses owned by members of the Jahori tribe in the Bole township have been set ablaze amid a land dispute with Bole Wura.
According to the information received, two brothers of Bole Wura, Alex, and another chief, have been detained in connection with the incident, leading to the arson of Jahori-owned properties.
Tensions have been brewing for some time due to a longstanding land dispute between the Bole community and the Jahori tribe, resulting in both parties issuing threats against each other.
The conflict escalated when a case was filed in 2023 at the Tamale High Court by Bole Wura Safo Kutugefeso against the Jahoris.
After months of legal proceedings, the court ruled on February 6, stating that Bole Wura holds no authority over Jahori lands.
Presiding Justice Richard Mac Kogyapwah specified in the ruling that Bole Wura Kutugefeso is restrained from interfering with the peaceful occupation of Jahori lands.
Furthermore, the court imposed an injunction on the land until a final resolution is reached regarding its rightful ownership.
During a court appearance on March 21, 2024, Alex, the brother of Bole Wura, and a sub-chief of the Bole Traditional Area were ordered to be arrested, further exacerbating tensions. This led to outraged youth in Bole setting fire to houses owned by the Jahori clan, resulting in substantial property damage.
Stephen Obeng Darko, legal counsel for the Jahori Clan, expressed that the court ruling prohibits Bole Wura from any interference with Jahori lands or people. He reiterated that compliance with the court’s order, issued on October 27, 2021, is essential until a final resolution is reached.
