The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commenced investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the violent clashes between the youth and security personnel, leading to the death of two and injury of four including a Military lieutenant.
Preliminary investigation shows that following the burial of Ibrahim Mohammed @ Kaaka at Mempeasem cemetery at Ejura today 29th June 2021, some irate youth blocked the main Ejura Atebubu road impeding traffic.
In a statement, the Police noted that it moved in with military reinforcement to quell the situation but the irate youth charged on the security officers with all manner of implements including firearms, clubs, machetes and stones.
The security officials fired shots to disperse the angry mob who failed to retreat but rather massed up at all corners.
The death and injuries were recorded in the process. Meanwhile, the police said the security situation as at 3:30pm is calm.
“However, security has been reinforced to ensure total stability,” the police stated.
The police also stated that the Regional Command has also taken over investigation into the murder of Kaaka.
It appealled to all who have credible information to share with the Command at the Central Police Station, Kumasi or call 0299207770.
The police added that the strictest confidentially is assured.
“The Command is appealing to all, especially the youth of Ejura to remain calm and also calls on Nananom and opinion leaders to call for restrain to ensure peaceful environment,” the police added.
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