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Three dead, nine injured in Nkwanta South attack
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Three people have died and nine others sustained gunshot injuries following an attack on Odomi, a community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The incident occurred on the evening of June 18, 2026, when unknown assailants reportedly stormed the community, linked to the protracted conflict in the area. The injured victims were taken to Nkwanta St Joseph Catholic Hospital for treatment. Hospital authorities reported that one victim died during treatment, while two others were brought in deceased after being attacked on their farms. Security agencies, supported by military personnel, have increased patrols to restore calm. This attack happened shortly after the Oti Regional House of Chiefs announced a seven-member committee to address the conflict, which is yet to be inaugurated.
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