Dozens of armed police officers on Friday evening stormed Akropong Akuapem in Eastern Region over renewed chieftaincy dispute, killing one person.
The deceased, identified as Kwasi Ansah Awuku, also known as “Dragon”, said to be one of the private security personnel around the Queenmother Nana Afua Nketia Obuo II.
He is alleged to have played instrumental role last Wednesday, protecting the Queenmother when some individuals reportedly attacked her during celebration of Awukudae.
However the police claim that the victim reportedly resisted arrest and opened fire on officers during the operation, which lasted for about two hours.
Police said a pump-action gun, along with a number of spent and live AA cartridges, was retrieved from the suspect after the exchange
A police situational report indicated that the operation was carried out in the early hours of April 10, 2026, by personnel from the Eastern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, supported by the National Headquarters.
The exercise formed part of efforts to apprehend individuals captured in videos allegedly taking part in violent clashes during the Awukudae celebration in Akropong on April 8.
Police said three other suspects were arrested during the operation.
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They were identified as Bright Ofori Asante, also known as “Bonto”, aged 33; Kwame Ayeh, also known as “Saboba”, aged 41; and Elvis Adjei, aged 19.
However, the family of Kwasi Ansah Awuku, suspect killed by police, has refuted claim that he engaged police in a shoot out.
The family described the killing as targeted and extra judicial stating that the police have blocked the family from accessing the house of the victim after the incident.
Nana Addi Akuffo called on the Inspector General of Police to investigate the incident.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
