The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has issued a stern warning to residents of Nsawam Adoagyiri and its surrounding areas, urging them to adhere strictly to the Public Order Act in order to prevent potential legal consequences.

This comes on the back of a shooting incident that occurred in August in Nsawam Adoagyiri, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and hospitalisation of five others.

The Eastern Regional Minister and Chairman of REGSEC, Seth Kwame Acheampong, spoke to journalists after visiting the families of the deceased.

He emphasised the need for residents to familiarise themselves with and strictly adhere to the provisions outlined in the Public Order Act. 

Mr Acheampong stressed that individuals planning any special events must make prior contact with the Ghana Police Service in accordance with the law.

"We are enforcing the Public Order Act, and we are urging the people within this municipality to fully respect the Act, especially in compliance with subsections 1 to 5.

"We emphasise that every person intending to organise a special event must engage with the appropriate state institution, which is the Ghana Police Service, and provide the requisite notice as stipulated by the law. We expect all residents to abide by these regulations," Mr Acheampong noted.  

He further noted that no arrests had been made thus far in connection with the disturbance that led to the tragic loss of three lives.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Frank Annoh Dompreh, called for calm and urged both factions to prioritise peace. 

He underscored the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict and enhancing security measures in the area.

"We should give peace a chance. The signals were on the wall, so we shouldn't take things for granted. We should just beef up security, and I am sure we will come on top of the situation. I am a very sad man because we are beginning to get development projects that we have never experienced in many years, and all of a sudden, this came in. But I am sure we will deal with it. The feedback is very encouraging. So we will continuously appeal to residents and the youth that, in the case of extreme provocation, they should still exercise restraint," he said.