The Karaga Security Council in the Northern region has imposed a curfew in response to a clash between residents of Karaga and the military which led to the death of one person.
The clash according to reports occurred when a rival regent was enskinned following the death of a self-proclaimed chief of the community.
In 2022, Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, appointed Mahami Natogmah as the legitimate chief of Karaga.
However, the immediate past regent contested this appointment and continued to occupy the position, asserting himself as the chief of Karaga.
Following the death of the self-proclaimed chief a week ago, his supporters attempted to enskin his eldest son as the new regent.
On Monday, March 25, 2024 a group of supporters gathered at the regent’s house to pay homage, leading to a confrontation with the military who intervened to prevent the gathering.
The situation escalated into violence, with some individuals allegedly hurling stones at the military who also retaliated with open fire, leading to the death of one and three others injured.
The Karaga security council in an attempt to bring the riot under control imposed a curfew in the area with additional security personnel deployed to maintain peace and order.
