The Western Regional Police Command have arrested four suspects in connection with attacks on the Nkroful Magistrate Court, Esiama Police Divisional Headquarters and Ellembelle District Assembly all in the Western Region.
The 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 April 1, 2022 to demand the release of their colleagues who were standing trial at the Court.
Police say they are currently pursuing 22 others involved in the riot but are currently on the run.
A statement from the Police Service added that in the process, 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.”
The statement added that whilst police continued to count on the help and support of every well-meaning Ghanaian, they assure not to relent on their efforts to ensure that law and order prevails in the society.
