The Western Regional Police Command says they have picked up four suspects in connection with the attacks on the Nkroful Magistrate Court, the Esiama Police Divisional Headquarters, and the Ellembelle District Assembly.
The four (4) suspects, Richard Tetteh, Kwame Gorkeh Miah, Michael Anyimiah, and Cosmos Gadekor were among a group of people who rioted at the District Magistrate Court, Nkroful on 1st April 2022 to demand the release of their colleagues who were standing trial at the Court, got picked up April 7, 2022.
“The group also attacked the Ellembelle District Assembly and threatened to assault the District Chief Executive”.
“The four suspects were among the group that also stormed the Esiama Police Station, vandalized the rooms, and caused damage to vehicles parked at the station, 2 buses, and 1 Toyota Hilux Pickup”, according to Police.
Police say they have also identified twenty-two others, currently on the run. These persons, according to the authorities, are being pursued, to be arrested and brought before the law”.
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