Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the police and other security agencies to swiftly investigate the deadly violence in New Winneba and arrest all persons found culpable.
Three people were killed and 15 others injured after youths from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze allegedly invaded New Winneba and attacked residents.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Afenyo-Markin questioned how the group, allegedly armed with guns, machetes and clubs, could mobilise from three neighbouring communities and enter New Winneba in broad daylight without being detected by security personnel.
He urged the police to demonstrate their authority by identifying those behind the violence and ensuring that they are brought to justice.
“This was not done in the night. It’s broad daylight, morning, walking, and chanting one song to another community,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin also questioned the level of security intelligence available before the incident, particularly given the presence of a police station in the area.
“What did they do? What were their early warnings? These are quite disturbing,” he said.
He called on the Central Regional Police Command to work closely with Police Headquarters to identify both the alleged organisers and participants in the attack.
The Minority Leader also urged the security agencies to investigate the source of the weapons allegedly used, including guns, machetes and clubs.
Meanwhile, he cautioned residents against retaliatory attacks, warning that revenge could escalate tensions and lead to further loss of lives.
“Nobody should take the law into his own hands or hers and plan any revenge,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin stressed that the immediate priority must be to identify and prosecute those responsible while restoring peace and security in New Winneba and the surrounding communities.
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