Two people have been killed and another is in critical condition after a violent clash between rival groups at Mpaasaaso Number 2 in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ahafo Region. The incident happened around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025.
According to residents, the fight involved gangs from Mpaasaaso Number 1 and Mpaasaaso Number 2, adding to growing tension between the two communities. The youth leader of Mpaasaaso Number 2, Kwadwo Asare, spoke to journalists and noted that this is not the first time such violence has occurred. He recalled a similar clash two years ago at Baniekrom where three people were shot dead.
Mr. Asare also claimed that one of the men killed in the latest attack is a resident known as Commander One, who was believed to be training young men involved in violent activities, including assaulting residents and issuing threats.
No arrests have been made, and the motive behind the confrontation is still unknown. Police have launched investigations to determine what led to the clash and to identify those responsible.
Story by Doe Benjamin Kofi Lawson