Anwia (W/R), Oct. 6, GNA - Some inhabitants of Anwia and Teleku Bokazu, both in the Nzema East District of the Western Region have said their own kinsmen damaged and burnt their houses in retaliatory attacks because they supported the activities of Adamus Resources Limited, a gold prospecting company in the area.

The victims disclosed this at a meeting with members of the Regional Security Council at Anwia.

They included Doris Asamoah and Stephen Miah, whose stores have been burnt while Francis Cudjoe and Emmanuel Avenyoo have had their houses burnt while large number of others have reported cases of threats on their lives.

They said the youth have targeted persons related to the chiefs of Teleku-Bokazu and Anwia for attacks and others who are likely to receive compensation from Adamus resources if they begin operations. The victims said the act of the youths had greatly destabilised them and making life unbearable for them.

The chief of Anwia, Nana Essumali Panyinli IV, said he had been in exile for the past five months following a similar attempt on his life by the youth.

He said the youths have taken over his coconut farm, harvested the crops and cut down the trees, while his personal house which also serves as the palace is occasionally vandalized by the youth of the town. Mr. Anthony E. Amoah, Western Regional Minister reminded the community that whatever they embarked on would have serious economic and social implication on them and their families and urged the youth to use dialogue instead of violence.

Awulae Blay, VIII, Paramount Chief of Atuabo said; "we must live in peace as one people and should not allow any personal hatred to divide us." 06 Oct. 07