WATCH VIDEO: Nalerigu Youth Set Fire to the Houses of Elders of Nayiri After Mediation; Claims He Took Bribes

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Nalerigu Youth Set Fire to the Houses of Elders of Nayiri After Mediation; Claims He Took Bribes

Nalerigu Youth Set Fire to the Houses of Elders of Nayiri After Mediation; Claims He Took Bribes

According to CitiNews, reports from Nalerigu in the Northeast Region indicate that angry youth have set fire to several houses belonging to an elder of the Nayiri, following allegations that he accepted bribes from government officials in connection with the ongoing mediation efforts led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday after tensions escalated within the community over claims that the elder acted contrary to the interests of the traditional authority and the people of Mamprugu. The youth accuse the elder of compromising the integrity of the mediation process aimed at resolving longstanding chieftaincy disputes in the area.

Eyewitnesses say the youth, wielding petrol and other combustible materials, stormed the elder’s residences and set them ablaze. Personal belongings were destroyed in the fire, although no casualties have been reported so far. The affected elder is said to be in hiding amid fears for his safety.

Security agencies have since been deployed to Nalerigu to restore calm and prevent further violence.

The Northeast Regional Police Command has confirmed the incident and says investigations are underway to identify and arrest those responsible for the arson.

Meanwhile, traditional leaders and opinion leaders in the area have condemned the violence, calling for restraint and respect for due process. They have also urged residents to allow Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation efforts to continue without interference, stressing that allegations of misconduct should be addressed through appropriate channels.

The situation in Nalerigu remains tense, with residents calling on the government to strengthen security and ensure accountability as investigations proceed.

Reports from Nalerigu indicate that angry youth have set fire to the houses of an elder of the Nayiri, accusing him of allegedly taking bribes from government in connection with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation efforts. pic.twitter.com/k1wJ8uYpoR

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