A violent disturbance erupted in Apam, Central Region, on September 16, 2024, during the commissioning ceremony of the District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP), leaving one person injured. The Ghana Police Service swiftly responded, arresting three individuals and launching a manhunt for others involved.
The arrested suspects, Alhaji Kassim Mohammed, Stephen Cobbinah (alias Bonjour), and Joseph Mensah (alias Kofi Kokor), allegedly armed themselves and disrupted the ceremony. Alhaji Kassim Mohammed, the Gomoa West constituency Chairman of the NDC, and his accomplices are currently in police custody.
The police have confirmed that the suspects will be arraigned in court to face charges related to the violent disturbance. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.
According to eyewitnesses, the disturbance began when a group of individuals, allegedly affiliated with the NDC, stormed the ceremony, wielding offensive weapons. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in injuries and property damage.
The police were quickly deployed to the scene, restoring order and arresting the suspects. The injured person was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP) aims to enhance road infrastructure in the region. The commissioning ceremony was intended to mark the beginning of this critical development project.
However, the violent disturbance has raised concerns about the potential for political violence in the region. The police have assured the public that they will take all necessary measures to prevent future incidents.
The manhunt for the remaining suspects is ongoing, with the police urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with calls for calm and restraint from political leaders.
As the investigation continues, the Ghana Police Service remains committed to ensuring justice is served and peace is maintained in the region.
