In relation to an attack on its officers and the destruction of certain properties in Kwahu Bepong, Eastern Region, the Ghana Police Service has detained twenty-five people.
According to reports, the people damaged local property and attacked police officers.
After some residents decided to take matters into their own hands in order to deal with an alleged murder suspect, the police were called in to help restore order. The residents threw stones at the police because they were upset about their intervention, damaging their motorcycles in the process.
In a statement, the police said that “things have been normalized while efforts are ongoing to get the other suspects arrested to face justice” and that “a reinforcement team working with the local Police has restored calm.”
When information about the incident became available, the police pledged to share it all.
Check out the police statement below.
At Kwahu Bepong, twenty-five people were arrested for attacking police.
The Ghana Police Service has detained twenty-five people in connection with an attack on police officers and the destruction of certain properties in Kwahu Bepong, Eastern Region.
A police reinforcement team assisting the local police has restored order and normalcy to the situation while attempts are being made to apprehend the other suspects so they can face justice.
As soon as complete incident details are available, they will be made public.
