The Savannah Regional Peace Council has condemned a series of violent incidents that claimed seven lives, left several others injured, and displaced many residents across two districts in the Savannah Region within the space of a few days.
The first incident occurred on 5th March 2026 at the Gbinyiri enclave in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District. According to the Council, armed men alleged to be Fulbe robbed individuals on their way to the Gbinyiri market, resulting in the death of a resident identified as Puozuo, a member of the Birifor community.
The killing sparked retaliatory attacks on nearby Fulbe settlements, leading to the deaths of four Fulbe individuals, injuries to several others, and the displacement of many community members.
A second incident followed on 8th March 2026 at Fulfulso also known as Damongo Junction in the Central Gonja District. Armed robbers, again alleged to be Fulbe, attacked a mobile money vendor, killing him and another passerby while injuring four others. The attack similarly triggered retaliatory violence against Fulbe settlements in the area, causing further displacement.
In a press release dated 12th March 2026, the Savannah Regional Peace Council strongly condemned both the criminal acts of armed robbery and the retaliatory violence directed at innocent members of the Fulbe community.
The Council noted that the incidents highlight the danger of criminal acts escalating into ethnic or communal violence when communities resort to mob justice rather than allowing lawful institutions to handle such matters.
The Peace Council clarified that these recent incidents have no known direct connection to the Gbinyiri crisis that occurred in August 2025.
The Council has called on security agencies to intensify investigations and prosecute the perpetrators of the armed robberies. It also urged a stronger security presence in affected areas to protect displaced persons and prevent further retaliatory attacks.
Community leaders, youth groups, and opinion leaders were urged to actively promote dialogue and peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups in the region. Residents were also asked to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security authorities.
The Council reminded communities that mob justice is both unacceptable and unlawful, stressing that attacking individuals solely on the basis of ethnic identity cannot be justified regardless of the circumstances that provoke it.
Signed by its Chairman, Rev. Fr. Lazarus Annyereh, and Executive Secretary, Mr. Kennedy A. Atiibo, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to working with security agencies, traditional authorities, and community leaders to maintain peace and stability across the Savannah Region.
