IGP Beefs Up Security at Nkwanta Following Discovery of 5 Dead Bodies
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has reinforced security at Nkwanta following a discovery of five dead bodies in the area.
The five identified dead bodies included three males and two females.
They were recovered from two separate locations in the Nkwanta South Municipality by a joint team of the Police, Military: the BNI, the Defence Intelligence and GNS personnel.
A statement by the police service said two armoured vehicles with men from the National Police Operations were deployed to Nkwanta last night to beef up security.
“Calm has been restored in the area,” it reported, adding that investigations have commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify and bring perpetrators to justice.
The Service further urged the people of Nkwanta and its immediate environs to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing any relevant information that may assist with the ongoing investigations.
“The public is further urged to desist from misinformation and acts that have the potential to flare up passions,” it urged.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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