Police Investigate Shootings At Kenyasi
The Police have launched an investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region.
The incident which claimed the life of one person happened on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
This resulted from a clash between some police officers and the youth of Kenyasi.
According to JoyNews, personnel from the Formed Police Unit and Counter-Terrorism Unit stationed with the Newmont company shot and killed one person during an altercation.
A revolt by the youth over the shooting led to the shooting of four others injuring them.
Following that, irate youth of the area went on a rampage to protest and destroyed two vehicles in the process.
Announcing the initiation of an investigation into the clash with the police officers, the Ghana Police Service said persons found culpable will be brought to book.
“The Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region on 15th November 2022, which resulted in the death of one person and injury to four others.”
It further noted that calm has since been restored in the area.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
