Two shot dead as youth protest district capital in Ghana

There is tight security at Foase in the Atwima Kwawoma District of the Ashanti Region after two persons were shot dead and several others injured after residents clashed with police over relocation of District capital from Foase to Twedie.

The angry residents locked up the District Chief Executive of the area, Hon Okyere Tawiah over what they believe is unfair treatment in relocation of District capital.

They clashed with the police Officers when the latter came to the community to free the DCE.

One person died instantly when he was hit by a straight bullet while the other died on the way to hospital.