Three dead; following Dagomba line clash

Mr Osman Ziblim , the chair of Head Porters Association in Kumasi has confirmed three residents of Dagomba line in Kumasi dead because of the clashes that occurred last Tuesday.

Speaking on Accra Based Citi FM, Mr Osman said two of the dead bodies have been released to their family members for burial according to Islamic custom.

He said the two dead bodies were deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the other person was said to have died in Kintampo.

Muslim leaders in Ashanti Region are putting measures in place to solve the issue at hand.

Alhaji Zakaria Abdul Rackman , the deputy Chief Imam in Ashanti Region also stated that, those who lost their lives as a result of the clashes were going to be buried today, those who got injured are still getting treatment and those who were arrested will be released today to ensure peace in the community.

There were violent clashes between some residents of Dagomba Line in Kumasi over an alleged parcel of a disputed land last Tuesday, July 9, which has led three people to loose their lives.