A shooting incident occurred at the Ho Central Mosque in Ghana’s Volta Region on Friday, leaving at least ten people with gunshot wounds. The attack took place during Friday prayers, when five masked assailants stormed the mosque at 9 a.m., demanded the keys to the building, and opened fire, causing chaos and injuries.
Eyewitnesses say the violence was linked to a long‑standing leadership crisis within the mosque. The dispute, which has persisted for nearly two years, centers on the position of the regional Chief Imam and was only resolved in late 2025. Three residents of the Zongo community in Ho, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Ghanaian Times that they strongly believe the leadership dispute triggered the attack.
Police have taken 15 suspects into custody pending further investigation. The injured were transported to Ho Teaching Hospital, where Dr. Edward Agyekum, head of the Accident and Emergency Unit, confirmed that ten victims arrived with gunshot wounds. Pellets were removed mainly from the legs and thighs; one victim required close observation because pellets had passed through the thighs and lodged in the right lower abdomen. The remaining patients were treated and discharged the same day.
The incident underscores the need to resolve long‑standing conflicts and maintain peace and stability in communities. Authorities continue their investigations, and local residents are calling for calm and restraint as they await justice for those responsible.
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