In the midst of escalating tensions between the Bole community and the Jahori tribe, a series of disturbing events have unfolded. Allegations have been made against three individuals for their involvement in setting multiple houses ablaze in Bole, further exacerbating the already volatile situation.
This recent wave of violence stems from a longstanding land dispute between the Bole community and the Jahori tribe. The conflict took a legal turn when Bole Wura Safo Kutugefeso pursued legal action against the Jahori tribe in the Tamale High Court in 2023.
After an extensive period of litigation, the court ruled in favor of the Jahori tribe on February 6, 2024. Justice Richard Mac Kogyapwah, presiding over the case, issued an injunction preventing Bole Wura from interfering with Jahori lands until a final resolution is reached.
Tensions flared even further during a court session on March 21, 2024, when Alex, the brother of Bole Wura and a sub-chief of the Bole Traditional Area, was ordered to be arrested. This development incited outrage among the youth in Bole, leading to the destruction of several houses owned by the Jahori tribe within the community and resulting in significant property damage.
In response to these distressing events, Stephen Obeng Darko, legal counsel for the Jahori clan, reiterated that the court's ruling explicitly prohibits any interference by Bole Wura in Jahori lands or affairs.
The situation remains highly volatile, and it is imperative for all parties involved to exercise restraint and seek peaceful avenues for resolution. The authorities must take swift and decisive action to de-escalate tensions and prevent further acts of violence. It is crucial for the well-being and safety of both the Bole community and the Jahori tribe that a peaceful resolution to this dispute is reached.
-source Adomonline | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
