One person has reportedly been killed following a gunfire exchange between two communities over a farmland dispute at Kumdi in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region.

According to reports the incident occurred on Thursday, October 22, after tensions over land used for farming reportedly escalated into a confrontation between the communities.

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A resident who spoke to Citi FM on Friday October 23, 2026, said the dispute was not new, revealing that the matter had previously been taken to court before the latest clash.

“It is because of land for farming. The issue was even sent to court,” the resident said.

The reported killing has raised concerns about the dispute, which appears to have persisted despite the earlier legal proceedings. However, details of what triggered the latest confrontation remain unclear.

However security personnel have since been deployed to Kumdi to restore calm and prevent further violence between the two communities.

The identity of the person reportedly killed has not yet been established, while details about possible injuries and the individuals involved in the clash remain unknown.

Authorities are yet to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the death and the measures being taken to address the underlying land dispute.

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