Nine people have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on the Electoral Commission’s office in Ayensuano, in the Eastern Region, following the declaration of election results on Monday, December 9.
A police statement confirmed that these arrests bring the total number of suspects detained in relation to post-election disturbances to 106.
All arrested individuals are currently in custody, assisting with investigations, and will face legal action.
The police have reassured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order, ensuring the protection of communities, and upholding the rule of law.
The police statement noted, “The Ghana Police Service has arrested 9 suspects in connection with the setting ablaze of the Electoral Commission office at Ayensuano in the Eastern Region.
This arrest brings the total number of suspects so far arrested in connection with the post-election disturbances to 106, all of whom are currently undergoing due legal processes.”
“All suspects are in custody assisting the Police investigation, and they will be made to face justice.
We wish to once again assure the public that the Police and other security agencies are committed to the protection of our communities to maintain law and order.”
Find below the statement
