Two Dead, 14 Injured in Nchiraa Yam Festival Disturbances

2 killed, 14 injured, including police officer as Nchiraa Yam Festival turns bloody

Annual Yam Festival in Nchiraa turns deadly as gunfire during a chiefly procession leaves two dead and 14 wounded.

Two dead, 14 injured in gunfire during Nchiraa Yam Festival

By Daniel Donkor Two people have been killed and 14 others, including a police officer, injured in gunfire that erupted during disturbances at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, shortly after the community’s Yam Festival celebrations had ended. According to the Bono Regional Police […]

2 dead, 14 injured in disturbances at Nchiraa Yam Festival - The Ghana Report

Two people have died and 14 others sustained injuries following disturbances during the celebration of the Yam Festival at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. According to the Bono Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after the festival programme had ended. The Police said preliminary investigations indicate […]

Police restore calm in Nchiraa after Yam festival disturbances leave two dead, 14 injured

Two people have died and 14 others, including a police officer, were injured after disturbances at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality following a Yam festival.

Two dead, 14 injured in Nchiraa Yam Festival disturbances

Two people have died and 14 others, including a police officer, sustained gunshot wounds during disturbances at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after the community’s Yam Festival celebration had ended. According to the Bono Regional Police Command, the disturbances started around 5:30 p.m. […]

Nchiraa Yam Festival turns bloody as gunfire leaves people dead, 14 injured

The annual Yam Festival at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region ended in tragedy on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after gunfire during post-festival disturbances left some people dead and 14 others injured, including a police officer .