Military Personnel Storm Suame Police Station Beat Officers For Arresting One Of Their Own

Police and military officers clashed at the Suame suburb of Kumasi on Friday over the arrest of a military officer for flouting traffic regulation.

Nhyira News sources say the incident occurred at about 10:40 am after Police MTTD officers arrested the military officer for riding an unregistered motorcycle at a spot near the Wesley College (WESCO).

Subsequently, some military officers stormed the Suame Divisional Police Headquarters and assaulted police officers in an attempt to free their colleague from custody.

Whilst being interrogated, the military officer is said to have made a phone call, alleging he had been assaulted by the arresting officers.

Police sources say although the officer produced a military identity card, it was not enough to grant him freedom from the police.

Few moments later, a team of military officers arrived at the police station and pleaded for the release of their colleague.

Two other military officers appeared at the scene and started beating the police officers and attempted to free the accused from lawful custody.

A police patrol team arrived at the scene to whisk the suspect, a staff sergeant, to the Ashanti Regional Police headquarters.

Suame Divisional Police Commander, Superintendent, Emmanuel Asiamah declined comments and referred the team to the Regional Police Public Relations Officer.

The action of the military officers created a scene as tens of people trooped to the place to witness the unfolding event.

Some eyewitnesses claim they heard gunshots in the ensuing clash but this cannot be independently verified.

At the time of the news team’s visit to the Suame Divisional Police Headquarters, calm had been restored, but some residents were still idling at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Godwin Ahianyo says he is waiting for clearance from his superiors to speak to the issue.