Tension at Manso Nyankomase as residents protest military assault that left five injured
Tension is mounting at Manso Nyankomase in the Amansei South District of the Ashanti Region after a violent clash between residents and military personnel left five people injured.
On Tuesday, scores of angry residents poured onto the streets, burning tyres and chanting protest songs to demand justice and swift government action. Their demonstration brought activities in the community to a standstill for several hours.
The unrest followed an incident on Monday, October 13, 2025, during a reclamation operation on a disputed mining site. Eyewitnesses told journalists that military officers stormed the community to enforce a directive linked to the operation.
However, their presence was met with fierce resistance from residents, who insisted they had not been given prior notice.
“We were not informed about any exercise. They just entered the town and started beating people. It was pure intimidation,” a resident claimed.
Several protesters accused the soldiers of using brute force and assaulting innocent people without provocation. Five individuals were reportedly injured during the chaos and taken to health facilities for treatment.
As of press time, no official statement had been issued by the relevant authorities regarding the incident. Meanwhile, community members say they will continue their protest until their grievances are addressed.
Source: Ghana/otecfghana.com/
