Gunshots, Chaos & Onion Wars: Adjen Kotoku Market Turns Battlefield

Tension went from zero to explosive at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market after a heated dispute among five onion sellers’ associations turned into full-blown chaos. On April 6, 2026, what started as arguments over how onions from foreign traders should be shared quickly escalated into a street-style showdown. The situation got even more intense when gunshots suddenly rang out from an unknown direction, sending fear across the market. Police moved in fast to calm things down, but those behind the gunfire had already disappeared by the time officers got there. The Accra Regional Police Command has since launched a full manhunt to track down everyone involved in the disturbance and the illegal discharge of firearms. Security has now been tightened in the area, with patrol teams stationed around the market to keep things from flaring up again. Police are also in talks with leaders of the five groups involved, who have agreed to help restore calm. Authorities are warning the public to stay away from violence and handle disputes the right way, stressing that the situation is under control—but still under close watch.