Police in the Upper West regional capital, Wa, have arrested some 25 rioters who besieged the police station in an attempt to forcefully release three suspects who were in custody for flogging a couple.
The 25 people, according to the Police were part of a mob who demanded the release of Sidiki Osman, Bushiran Khigir and Issahaku Mahama who were arrested earlier on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
The mob were reported to have pelted the police charge office and adjoining offices with stones and other implements. “The youth also set vehicle tires ablaze on some major streets in the municipality,” a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs Chief Superintendent Grace Ansah-Akrofi noted.
“In addition, they emptied the contents of dust bins on these roads and caused damage to some street lights and poles as well as some private properties along these roads. The rioting mob also blocked the major streets obstructing the free movement of vehicles” the statement added.
While condemning the act, the Police indicated that all other persons who will be arrested in connection with the events will be put before court to face justice.
Below is the full statement:
