Tensions have escalated following a clash between youth from Gban and Namoulog at the Gbani gold mining site in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, raising concerns about the potential for further violence.
The incident heightened concerns about security at the mining site, with calls for immediate intervention by the relevant security agencies to contain the situation and prevent further escalation.
A video posted on Facebook by GTV Ghana on Saturday, October 10, showed scores of young men pelting stones at each other, with some calling for police intervention.
Immediate security measures are being urged to restore calm, protect lives and prevent the situation from deteriorating.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation, including the cause of the disagreement and whether any injuries or property damage were recorded, remain unclear.
Further details are also needed on the security measures being deployed to contain the tensions and whether efforts are underway to bring the two sides together to resolve their differences.
The police had not yet issued an official statement when this report was filed.
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