JUST IN: Police update on “Western Togoland Attack”
The Ghana Police Service, has made some new arrest of persons alleged to be key individuals in the attack on the North Tongu District Assembly, Police Stations and Officers.
This follows the attack and blockages of road by some secessionists believed to member of Western Togoland yearning for independence.
Security agencies wish to reiterate that adequate security is on the ground in the affected areas in the Volta, Oti and Eastern regions and all other parts of the country. According the security agencies, life has returned to normal as residents are going about their daily activities without fear of insecurity.
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In a statement issued by the security agencies, the vehicles, weapons and other items seized or stolen by the “elements” on Friday 25th September 2020 have also been retrieved.
Some persons believed to be key in the attack on the North Tongu District Assembly, Police Stations and Officers have also been arrested and undergoing interrogation. The thirty-one (31) persons earlier arrested have provisionally been charged and presented in Court for allocation.
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The general public is being assured to remain calm as security agencies will continue to count on their assistance to arrest all perpetrators to face the law.
The Security agencies have promised to give periodic update on the issue.
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SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
