Man Nabbed for Allegedly Assaulting Accident Victim

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an accident victim at Maamobi in the Greater Accra Region.

Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that during the course of the accident on February 22, the suspect allegedly attacked and assaulted the victim, inflicting injuries on him.

His arrest followed a report by the victim to personnel on routine patrol within the Maamobi area.

“The patrol team conveyed the victim together with his damaged motorbike to the Kotobabi Police Station, where a formal complaint was lodged, and investigations commenced.”

The suspect was arrested on February 26 around 9 am and currently on Police enquiry bail, assisting with investigations.

The Accra Regional Police Command used the occasion to caution the public against resorting to violence in the event of road traffic accidents or disputes.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm and allow the appropriate authorities to handle such matters in accordance with the law.

“The Command further assures the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and urges anyone with relevant information to assist the Police in ongoing investigations.”

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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