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#ELECTIONHOME: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Awutu Senya East Shooting

#ELECTIONHOME: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Awutu Senya East Shooting

Aboagye Frank Jackson Send an email 3 weeks ago
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The Ghana Police Service has vowed to take decisive action against anyone who incites violence before, during, or after the December elections. The police believe that holding offenders accountable will serve as a deterrent to those considering destabilizing actions. In a meeting with the Civic Forum Initiative at the Police Headquarters in Accra on November 19, Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akufo-Dampare stressed a zero-tolerance policy toward violence. He assured the public that the police will strictly enforce the law to maintain peace throughout the electoral period. "You can be assured that we will engage where necessary, deescalate when we can, but be ruthless in enforcing the law when required, all within the framework of the rule of law. We will not hesitate to take strong action," he stated. Dr. Dampare urged Ghanaians to support the police in their efforts to maintain peace and security. "We hope the campaigning period will remain peaceful, and our focus is now on ensuring a smooth election day and the aftermath," he added.
The Ghana Police Service has vowed to take decisive action against anyone who incites violence before, during, or after the December elections. The police believe that holding offenders accountable will serve as a deterrent to those considering destabilizing actions. In a meeting with the Civic Forum Initiative at the Police Headquarters in Accra on November 19, Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akufo-Dampare stressed a zero-tolerance policy toward violence. He assured the public that the police will strictly enforce the law to maintain peace throughout the electoral period. "You can be assured that we will engage where necessary, deescalate when we can, but be ruthless in enforcing the law when required, all within the framework of the rule of law. We will not hesitate to take strong action," he stated. Dr. Dampare urged Ghanaians to support the police in their efforts to maintain peace and security. "We hope the campaigning period will remain peaceful, and our focus is now on ensuring a smooth election day and the aftermath," he added.
Story Highlights
  • The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a suspect involved in a shooting incident at Awutu Senya East
  • The suspect fled the scene after the shooting
  • The police are calling on the public to share any information that could help in locating the suspect.

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a suspect involved in a shooting incident at Awutu Senya East in the Central Region.

According to police reports, the suspect fled the scene after the shooting, leaving behind his car in an apparent attempt to escape arrest.

In a statement, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs for the Ghana Police Service, confirmed that law enforcement officers are actively searching for the suspect. She assured the public that the authorities are working tirelessly to apprehend the individual responsible for the crime.

“Our personnel are making every effort to locate and arrest the individual responsible for this violent act,” ACP Ansah-Akrofi stated. “We want to reassure the public that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrator to justice.”

The police are calling on the public to share any information that could help in locating the suspect.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to determine the full details of the incident, with the authorities reaffirming their commitment to ensuring peace and security in the area.

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