25 people have been arrested in connection with an attack on police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region.
The deadly clash which claimed two lives and left several others injured happened on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
According to reports, a group of irate youth were demanding the release of Kwesi Tenkorang, suspected to have raped and killed a young lady and her sister in the town.
Residents mounted a search and apprehended him at his hideout. They wanted to lynch him but others advised the suspect be sent to the chief’s palace.
The chief of Kwawu Bepong kept the suspect, awaiting police arrival.
The youth stormed the palace but the chief refused to release the suspect.
As a result, they vandalized property running into millions of Ghana cedis at the palace.
Upon arrival of the police, the youth reportedly attack them forcing the police to fire warning shots.
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service noted a reinforcement team in collaboration with the local Police have restored calm.
“Things have been normalized while efforts are ongoing to get the other suspects arrested to face justice. Full details of the incident will be communicated in due course,” the statement read.
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