Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has appealed for calm in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district following reports of gunfire and displacements in parts of the area. In a Facebook post, Mr. Bagbin described the developments as “deeply concerning” and urged residents to remain calm and composed in the face of the unrest. He reminded the […]
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Police deploy 300 personnel at Gbiniyiri – IGP visits to assess security situation
The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and a team of top security officers have engaged chiefs, opinion leaders and community stakeholders at Gbiniyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region as part of efforts to restore peace and stability in the area. Communal clashes over land ownership in the area left six […]
Savannah: Mass displacement of women, children over Gbiniyiri land dispute
The tension in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District has forced hundreds of residents, particularly women and children, to flee their homes for safety. Communities that once bustled with life along the Sawla–Bole highway have been deserted. On a journey through the area on Monday, villages such as Seiyiri and Nasoyiri near Sawla, and Bodi, Kakiase, Gbogdaa, and […]