The Adabraka District Court has remanded two individuals, Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a security guard, and Newton Allotey, 26, a dispatch rider, in connection with violent clashes during the Homowo Festival at Omanjor in Accra.

The duo face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, rioting with weapons, and murder.

According to a report by graphic.com.gh, the court presided over by Abena Owusu Omenyo, on Monday, September 8, 2025, did not take their pleas due to the severity of the charges and remanded them into custody to reappear on September 29, 2025.

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Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, prosecuting, explained that the pleas were deferred as murder is involved and investigations are ongoing to apprehend approximately 30 other suspects who remain at large.

The prosecution detailed that the incident happened on August 30, 2025, during the Homowo Festival, when the traditional authorities were leading a procession and the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi on the streets of Omanjor and surrounding communities.

The accused and their accomplices allegedly blocked the procession near the “Police land” area, claiming that the Omanjor chief and his people had trespassed.

This led to a confrontation that escalated into an exchange of gunfire, resulting in the deaths of Abubakar Ramadan Sarbahaka Nii Kwashiebu, Joseph Shaibu Dodoo, and Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan.

Several others, including Frederick Lartey (alias Nii Obrafour), Samuel Adjei, and Nathaniel Doku, sustained injuries.

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Some victims are still receiving treatment at Ridge and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospitals, while others have been discharged.

Following an intelligence led operation, the accused were arrested the next day.

A locally manufactured pistol and a machete were found in Christian’s possession, while 18 empty cartridges were retrieved from Newton’s room.

Police say investigations are still underway while efforts are being made to arrest other suspects.

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