Three Dead, Several Injured in Violent Winneba Mob Attack
WINNEBA, Central Region — September 1, 2026 — Three persons have reportedly died, while several others, including a police officer, sustained injuries following a violent mob attack in the New Winneba Township on Tuesday.
The Winneba Divisional Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m., when an irate mob of about 300 people, allegedly armed with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks, stormed the area.
The attackers, who were reportedly drawn from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze, allegedly attacked the Effutu North District Police Headquarters, vandalised shops and invaded the homes of some residents, causing extensive damage to property.
About 15 injured persons have been rushed to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for medical treatment. A police officer is among those receiving treatment.
Security personnel from the Central Regional Police Command, the Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters and the Agona Swedru District Patrol Unit have since been deployed to the area to restore calm and maintain order.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has reinforced the security operation by deploying additional personnel and two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters to strengthen security in the affected community.
Security forces remain on the ground as efforts continue to restore peace and prevent further violence.
Source: Northwebonline.com
