The Ghana Police Service has deployed additional security personnel and armoured vehicles to Nkwanta following renewed violent attacks that left five people dead.

In a news release issued from its regional headquarters in Dambai on March 26, 2026, the police said the Inspector-General of Police ordered the deployment of two armoured vehicles along with officers from the National Police Operations unit to restore calm in the area.

According to the statement, a joint team comprising the  Police,Military, Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), Defence Intelligence, and Ghana National Fire Service recovered five bodies: three males and two females, from two separate locations within the Nkwanta South Municipality.

Authorities say calm has since been restored, while investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the attacks and to identify those responsible.

The police have appealed to residents of Nkwanta and surrounding communities to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to support ongoing investigations. 

The public has also been cautioned against spreading misinformation or engaging in acts that could escalate tensions.

The statement was signed by John Nchor, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Public Affairs Officer for the Oti Region.

Sompaonline.com/Derrick Djan