Funeral In Oti Region Turns Bloody …As Gunmen Kill 4

There was confusion at Pai Katanga, a community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region when some unidentified gunmen opened fire on mourners at a funeral.

At the same event, there was also an ongoing ceremony to install a new Kyidomhene.

At least four persons as at press time yesterday time had been confirmed dead and three others in a critical condition one of whom, a chief Nana Kofi Baafi I following the dastardly act that occurred at about 1pm on Saturday.

Three of the victims reportedly died on the spot while the other later died in the hospital.

The gunmen, said to be wearing masks, allegedly stormed the installation ground and shot into the gathering.

It is unclear what could have sparked the shooting.

Eye witnesses say journalists, chiefs and other people who were at the concurrent ceremonies had to hide in a room at the Palace of the Paramount Chief, Nana Diawuo Bediako II, for safety.

Samuel Aboagye, the District Police Commander, who confirmed the incident to Ghana News Agency said the Command has reinforced security to protect lives and property.

He said efforts are being made to arrest the perpetrators.

Sources say the injured are receiving treatment at the Worawora Government Hospital while the dead are at the morgue of the Hospital.