The Ghana Police Service says it has commenced investigations into an incident of unlawful damage to property at the Drobo Traditional Council’s Palace in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region.

According to a press release issued by the Bono Regional Police Command on May 21, 2026, the complainant, Nana Tanor Bediako, the Krontihene of the Drobo Traditional Council, reported that on May 19, 2026, at around 9:10 AM, a group of approximately 15 men wearing red bands on their heads besieged the palace and caused damage to the main door in an attempt to take possession of the facility.

"The Complainant, Nana Tanor Bediako, the Krontihene of Drobo Traditional Council accompanied by two (2) other persons, on 19/05/2026, at about 9:30 am, reported that, on same day at about 9:10 am, a group of people numbering about 15 men besieged the Drobo Traditional Council’s Palace wearing red bands on their heads and caused damage to the main door of the Place with the aim of taking possession of the facility."

Ashaiman police arrest 41 suspected criminals in dawn intelligence-led swoop

Police officers who responded to the scene found the main entrance gate to the palace forecourt damaged, with the right section removed and lying on the ground.

During the operation, authorities retrieved three pump-action guns loaded with 14 rounds of BB ammunition and one single-barreled gun from individuals associated with the Omanhene’s side.

"Upon receipt of the information, Police proceeded to the scene of crime and found a group of people at the palace forecourt. The main entrance gate to the palace forecourt was damaged. The right section had been removed and was lying on the ground," the statement read.

"The Police retrieved three (3) pump-action guns loaded with 14 rounds of BB ammunition and one (1) single-barrel gun from the Omanhene’s people, which have been retrieved as exhibits."

We will hunt you down - IGP Yohuno vows ruthless crackdown on criminals

These have been taken as exhibits.

Preliminary investigations indicate the disturbance stemmed from a chieftaincy dispute. Members of the Bosea family, aligned with the Drobo Queen Mother, claimed they had information that the Omanhene intended to install sub-chiefs.

They stated their presence was to prevent the installation, but they were blocked by supporters of the Omanhene. This led to a clash at the palace forecourt.

The family further alleged they had secured an injunction from the Bono Regional House of Chiefs against the Omanhene, who they claim is evading service and has gone into hiding. The Bono Regional Police Command has restored calm to the area and urged all factions to resort to due process in resolving the dispute.

Police arrest young lady for attempting to smuggle drugs into cells through a meat pie

Meanwhile, efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators for prosecution. The command warned that it will not hesitate to deal with anyone who breaks the law.

Photos released by the police show the damaged palace gate and several firearms recovered from the scene.

PRESS RELEASE:

POLICE INVESTIGATE CAUSING UNLAWFUL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AT DROBO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL’S PALACE pic.twitter.com/UH4kfGtFj2

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) May 21, 2026