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Peace council to intervene; 45 arrested

The clashes were said to have resulted in two deaths and many injured.

Zongo youth clash with Tafo traditional council over cemetery

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu will also represent in solving the impasse in Old Tafo.

Some residents of the Muslim community at Tafo in Kumasi on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, clashed with some loyalists of the Tafo traditional council over disagreements on a piece of land at the Tafo cemetery.

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A number of vehicles and other properties were also reportedly destoyed.

Meanwhile, about forty-five people have been arrested in connection with the recent disturbances at Old Tafo in the Ashanti region.

The Chief of Army staff has also ordered the immediate arrest of the Imam for Old Tafo.

Some churches and a mosque have reportedly been attacked in the clashes at old Tafo in Kumasi.

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