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National Chief Imam at Old Tafo to make peace
About forty-five people have been arrested in connection with the recent disturbances at Old Tafo
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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.
More here: One man arrested in Old Tafo violence
The clashes were said to have resulted in two deaths and many injured.
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Several cars were vandalised, while a bank, a Mosque and six churches were set ablaze amidst riots and gunfire. Military and police officers had to be deployed to the area to maintain peace.
The National Peace Council is also expected to meet the muslim community and the Tafo traditional council in relation to the violence.
About forty-five people have been arrested in connection with the recent disturbances at Old Tafo.
See also: Churches, Mosques burnt in Tafo clashes
The Chief of Army staff has also ordered the immediate arrest of the Imam for Old Tafo.
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Some churches and a mosque have reportedly been attacked in the clashes at old Tafo in Kumasi.
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