The Ghana Police Service has apprehended eight individuals in Sunyani in the Bono Region for their alleged involvement in an attack on the Metro Mass Transit workshop. The suspects are accused of unlawfully entering the workshop premises, threatening workers, and forcing them to vacate their offices.
The suspects, identified as Isa Twasic, Abu Do Isaiah, Abdul Latif Mohammed, Mohammed Azanlu, Al Hassan Isa, Amadu Mohammed, Abdullah Adams, and Abdullah Ibrahim, are currently in police custody and assisting with investigations.
This latest development brings the total number of suspects arrested in connection with post-election violence to 97. The incidents include attacks, looting, and the destruction of properties across various locations.
Addressing the media, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, reiterated the commitment of the Police and other security agencies to maintaining peace and security within all communities. She assured the public that robust measures are being implemented to prevent further disturbances.
The Police urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies and report any suspicious activities to ensure a peaceful environment.
