The Ghana Police Service has apprehended an additional 46 individuals in connection with the attacks on the Bepong chief’s palace and some Police officers in Kwahu Bepong, Eastern Region.
This brings the total number of suspects arrested to 71, following the earlier arrest of 25 persons allegedly connected to the attack.
The suspects, along with others who are still at large, were involved in the assault on the Bepong chief’s palace on February 4, 2024, resulting in injuries to seven people, including five police officers.
A statement from the police assured the public that security, law, and order have been restored in Bepong, and all suspects will be presented before the court to face justice. The police have so far identified 40 suspects out of the 71, who have been detained to assist in ongoing investigations.
Tragedy unfolded as two individuals were reportedly killed by stray bullets fired by the police to disperse a hostile crowd during a confrontation.
This incident occurred at the chief’s palace, where police intervened to rescue a man alleged to have raped and killed a 45-year-old woman, Akua Kyerewaa, in Adwumasu, Kwahu South Municipality.
The suspect, 23-year-old Kwasi Tenkorang, is an ex-convict. During the arrest, community members demanded instant justice, leading to an attack on the police.
A 65-year-old brother of the victim, Kwasi Antwi, also lost his life during the confrontation. The suspect was subsequently arrested on February 4th.
