The family of Police Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng, who was shot dead at a police barrier on the Prang to Kintampo Road in the Bono East Region, is calling for justice and an official address from the Ghana Police Service.
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, when a group of mourners was stopped at a routine police checkpoint.
Tensions escalated when one of the mourners allegedly insulted a female officer, leading to a call for backup. Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng was among the responding officers.
The situation further deteriorated when the mourners attacked and tried to disarm one of the officers.
In the ensuing struggle, Constable Kennedy was accidentally shot in the abdomen.
He was rushed to a nearby health center but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The family expressed their distress, stating that despite the incident happening in the morning, they were only notified late in the evening by a police officer who mistakenly claimed that Kennedy’s death was election-related violence.
However, videos circulation online of the circumstances leading to his death suggest otherwise.
To date, the family has not received any formal communication or support from the Ghana Police Service, and they have yet to see Kennedy’s body since Sunday.
The family is demanding an official statement from the Police and accountability for the tragic incident.