A/R: Court Remands Nine Suspects for Allegedly Assaulting Police Officers

The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded nine suspects into police custody following a viral video that captured an assault on police officers at Tweapease Senior High School Park in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects are Joshua Frimpong, also known as Joey B; Bannor Williams; Isaac Dwumfour, also known as Sporty; Evans Bannor, also known as Pressure King; Asiedu Ronald, also known as Case Close; Sarfo Alex, also known as Okele; Yaw Alex; Obidiaba Desmond; and Agyemang Emmanuel.

The suspects, together with some others, attacked the police officers who were on duty at the location.

They were put before the Obuasi Circuit Court on 8th January 2026 on charges of assault on public officers.

“While investigation into the incident continues, we wish to caution that, persons who attack our officers will be pursued and arrested to face the full rigours of the law,” a police statement said on January 10, 2026.

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