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Nkroful court attack: Police arrest four rioters

The four suspects were among a group of people who rioted at the district magistrate court in Nkroful to demand the release of their colleagues who were standing trial

At least four persons have been arrested by the police in the Western Region in connection with the attacks on the Nkroful Magistrate Court, the Esiama police divisional headquarters and the Ellembelle district assembly.

The four suspects, Richard Tetteh, Kwame Gorkeh Miah, Michael Anyimiah, and Cosmos Gadekor were among a group of people who rioted at the District Magistrate Court, Nkroful on 1 April 2022 to demand the release of their colleagues who were standing trial at the court.

They also attacked the Ellembelle District Assembly and threatened to assault the district chief executive.

The four suspects were among the group that also stormed the Esiama Police Station, vandalised the rooms and caused damage to vehicles parked at the station, two buses and a Toyota Hilux pickup.

The police have identified 22 others, currently on the run and are pursuing them to be arrested and brought before the law.

The police have assured the public that it will ensure law and order prevail in the area.

“While we count on the help and support of every well-meaning inhabitant of our country, we assure you that we will not relent on our efforts to ensure that law and order prevails in our society,” they said in a statement.

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