A police officer has tragically lost his life, and another has been injured following an accident in Kpandai, located in the Northern region. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 20, 2024, while the officers were on duty.
Reports indicate that the officers, part of the Formed Police Unit (FPU), were stationed at a checkpoint when they sought shelter at a filling station due to rain. While at the filling station, they spotted two men on a motorbike and signaled for them to stop. However, the men accelerated away.
In an attempt to apprehend the fleeing individuals, the officers pursued them, leading to a collision with a pedestrian. The officer riding as a passenger on the motorbike was thrown off and suffered severe injuries after hitting his head on the ground. He was rushed to Kpandai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The officer who was operating the motorbike sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Kpandai District Hospital.
Additionally, the two men being pursued were involved in an accident during the chase. One of them has sustained injuries and is receiving medical care, while the other has been arrested and is now in police custody.
