The Ashanti Regional Security Council has identified possible links between the recent spate of shootings in Kumasi and the ongoing ethnic conflict in Bawku.
Last week, the Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region and another individual were fatally shot by unidentified gunmen on motorbikes in Asawase.
A separate shooting in Dominase further heightened tensions and raised fears of escalating violence.
In response, security forces have intensified their presence across Kumasi, conducting snap checks and increasing surveillance at key locations.
In an interview on July 28, Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, Captain (Rtd) John Jabari, disclosed that four prime suspects are currently being pursued in connection with the attacks.
“There’s a growing belief that some perpetrators of the Bawku conflict are relocating south, backed by influential individuals funding the violence,” Captain Jabari revealed.
He said intelligence reports suggest certain individuals of Bawku origin living in the south may be targeted, especially those suspected of financially supporting one side of the Bawku conflict.
“There’s a perception that some of these people have money and are supporting one of the factions from the south,” he explained.
Captain Jabari noted that the security situation in Kumasi has improved over the past 72 hours, crediting coordinated efforts to stabilize the region.
He also emphasized ongoing collaboration with the Small Arms Commission to curb arms trafficking and prevent further violence.
“We have strengthened mechanisms to monitor and stop the spread of illegal weapons in the region,” he said.
