The police have managed to restore calm in Gordenu near Hohoe in the Volta Region following a violent disturbance that erupted on 30th August 2023 after a police patrol vehicle collided with a motorbike rider.
The incident resulted in the burning of the police patrol vehicle by some members of the community.
According to the police, two people lost their lives during the violence, and the injured motorbike rider is currently receiving medical attention.
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Twelve people have been arrested, and one Bruni pistol has been retrieved.
The police have also launched an investigation into the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two individuals.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in Hohoe township and its surrounding communities.