Tension over a disputed 700-acre land at Danchira has resulted in a police shooting incident that left a 19-year-old Senior High School student, Nii Lamptey, injured after he was struck by a stray bullet during an attempt to restore calm in the area.
The incident is reported to have occurred when a private developer moved in to demolish structures on the contested land, sparking resistance from some residents who opposed the exercise.
The confrontation quickly escalated, with agitated residents allegedly moving toward the Danchira Police Station in protest. Police officers were subsequently deployed to disperse the crowd and prevent further escalation of violence.
During the operation, Nii Lamptey, who was reportedly outside at the time to make a purchase nearby, was caught in the chaos and hit by a stray bullet discharged as officers attempted to control the situation.
He was immediately rushed to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra, where he is receiving emergency medical care.
Authorities have not yet released full details of the incident, while investigations are expected to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting and the broader land dispute.
