Nanton, Northern Region, Ghana – A tragic incident marred Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Nanton on March 6, 2026, when a young man was reportedly shot and killed, allegedly by the Chief of Cheko, Mohammed, popularly known as “Water.”
Eyewitnesses at the event described a chaotic scene in which the shooting occurred in full view of state security personnel stationed at the celebration grounds. According to multiple accounts circulating on social media and local reports, no officers intervened to prevent the incident, and no immediate arrest was carried out at the scene.
The Chief of Cheko and members of his entourage reportedly fled the area shortly after the shooting and are believed to have headed toward Tamale. The victim’s identity has not been officially confirmed, and details surrounding the motive remain unclear, though some sources link the incident to underlying local tensions.
As of March 7, 2026, no official statement has been released by the Ghana Police Service, regional authorities, or other relevant bodies regarding the incident. The community in Nanton remains on edge, awaiting further updates, investigations, and any arrests.
Reports of the event first emerged from local sources, including Tamale News Agency, with similar accounts shared on platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Related posts have highlighted heavy security deployment in Nanton following the killing, with some tying it to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area.
Police and authorities have yet to confirm or deny the allegations, including the involvement of the named chief or the presence and response of security forces. The Ghana Police Service has not issued a public comment on this specific matter as investigations are expected to commence.
This incident comes amid nationwide Independence Day observances, which included parades and public events across the country to mark Ghana’s 69th anniversary since gaining independence in 1957.
The public is urged to await official confirmation from law enforcement as details continue to emerge. Tamale News Agency and other local outlets are monitoring the situation for further developments.