Eight arrested after rival royals storm Boadua chief’s palace

Police say calm has been restored in Boadua in the Eastern South Region after a chieftaincy-related confrontation led to an attack on the community’s chief’s palace.

In a statement dated 16 December 2025, the Eastern South Regional Police Command said the incident occurred on Saturday, 14 December, when a group linked to the Boadua Aduana Family allegedly forced their way into the palace.

According to the complaint lodged by the Bretuo Abusuapanin (family head), members of the Aduana side are accused of breaking the main entrance to the palace, entering the premises and destroying a shrine in what was described as an attempt to wrest control of the palace from the ruling Bretuo Family.

Police officers were deployed to the scene to stabilise the situation and prevent further clashes, the statement said.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of eight suspects: Baffour Kwame Agyei Kwabena Twum, Baffour Kwame Annor, Baffour Kofi Dankwa, Maxwell Frimpong, Eric Dankwah, Nana Kwaku Frimpong, Baffour Kwasi Ampaabeng and Baffour Yaw Anya.

All eight have been granted police enquiry bail and are expected to appear before court on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Police say they are assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has urged residents to remain calm and allow the legal process to take its course, reiterating its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.