The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has announced the arrest of six persons in the Ashanti Region who are suspected to be connected to a land and chieftaincy dispute at Afrancho near Atwima Kwanwoma.

According to a statement from the Police, the unrest which occurred on Sunday led to the death of one person over a family land.

“During the altercation, the deceased, known as Kwame Yeboah, aged 23, was allegedly stabbed to death by Kwadjo Brefo, who is among the suspects arrested.

“Two persons, including suspect Kwadwo Brefo, sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at the hospital under Police guard,” the Police said.

The Police further noted that calm has been restored in the area following the timely intervention of the Asanti Regional Command.

During the Ashanti Regional Police Commander’s interaction with members of the community, he ”entreated them to be law-abiding and exercise restraint as investigation continues to ensure that all other persons involved are arrested and brought to face justice”.