Armed attack halts activities at Adjen Kotoku Onion Market

Chaos broke out at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026, when armed individuals, suspected to be from a rival faction, stormed the facility.

The armed individuals reportedly attacked traders, forcing business activities to come to a halt.

The attack caused panic, forcing vendors and buyers to flee the scene.

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The incident follows a history of tension and operational challenges at the new market

This update was shared in an X post on Citi FM.

“Chaos at Adjen Kotoku Onion Market.Gunmen, allegedly from a rival faction, reportedly attacked traders at Adjen Kotoku onion market, causing panic and disruption among vendors and buyers,“ the post stated.

The onion traders were relocated to Adjen Kotoku in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region in July 2021 following a decongestion exercise at the Agbogbloshie market.

See the post below:

Chaos at Adjen Kotoku Onion Market

Gunmen, allegedly from a rival faction, reportedly attacked traders at Adjen Kotoku onion market, causing panic and disruption among vendors and buyers.#ChannelOneNews #AdjenKotoku #MarketAttack #TraderSafety #GhanaNews pic.twitter.com/eef6QjHjdw

— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) April 6, 2026

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