A clash between residents and the military in the Karaga District of the Northern Region, has resulted in the death of an individual, according to sources.
A young girl died from bullet injuries at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where two others with serious injuries are also receiving treatment.
The conflict began with disturbances on Monday morning in Karaga township, where men in military uniforms and vehicles attempted to arrest the Regent of Karaga, Adam Sumani, at the old Karaga Palace.
Residents resisted the arrest, leading to gunshots being fired for about 45 minutes and injuring 12 people. Three of the injured were referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where one later died.
The military also conducted a house-to-house search, lasting nearly two hours. Tensions in Karaga have been ongoing for two years, stemming from the installation of Abdulai Nantogma as Chief of Karaga by Ya Na Abukari II, which has been resisted by some who support Mahama Sumani as Kar-Naa.
Adam Sumani assumed the role of regent after Mahama Sumani’s death on March 12, 2024, escalating the recent disturbances.