8 Police Officers Interdicted As Investigations Begin in Sayerano Shooting

Eight police officers have been interdicted as the Western North Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into a shooting incident at Sayerano in the Juaboso District that left two people dead.

In a press release dated July 7, 2026, the Command said the incident occurred after a confrontation between some members of the Sayerano community and a police patrol team.

According to the statement, three people sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.

Two of them died, while the other three victims are receiving treatment at the Asafo Roman Catholic Hospital.

“All eight (8) officers involved have since been interdicted, and the Inspector-General of Police has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the release stated.

The Command said calm has been restored in Sayerano following the incident.

It also expressed appreciation to chiefs, community leaders and other stakeholders for working with the Police to restore peace in the area.

“The Western North Regional Command assures the public of a thorough investigation into the incident, and any further development will be communicated,” the statement added.

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