One person has sustained severe gunshot wounds in Tamale following a clash between two factions over a parcel of land at the Tamale Central Market.
A heated argument ensued between the two factions over ownership of the parcel of land, escalating into a violent clash on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 The incident began in the late hours of Monday, January 27, 2025 when one group asserted ownership of the land, reportedly linked to influential New Patriotic Party (NPP) figures.
Barricades set up on the site were destroyed provoking tensions with another group claiming the land belonged to their family member.
According to an eyewitness, the group stormed the market again on Tuesday wielding G-3 and AK-47 assault rifles and shooting sporadically.
