The Ghana Police Service has announced that with the support of the military, it has restored calm and order to Nkwanta and it environs in the Oti Region, following a renewed communal disturbance.

The incident, which led to the deaths of five persons, and injured five others, also saw eight buildings and shop destroyed.

A statement issued by the command on January 17, 2025, further indicated that reinforcement teams have been deployed to assist the regional command to maintain security.

According to the statement, the Inspector General of Police, Dr.