We’re Thoroughly Investigating Fatal Odumase-Krobo Disturbances – Police

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The Eastern Regional Police Command has given assurances that it is “thoroughly” investigating the recent disturbances at Odumasi-Krobo in the region that led to the death of one person.

According to a police statement, the deceased, identified as Thomas Partey, a 24-year-old farmer was part of the angry youth who were arrested.

He said he was taken to hospital due to an injury but was later pronounced dead.

The disturbances were occasioned by a disconnection exercise by Power Distribution Services (PDS) in the Odumase-Krobo Municipality last Wednesday.

“In the course of the exercise, a large crowd of the youth started vandalizing officers of the Municipal Assembly, Power Distribution Services (PDS) and vital installations close to these offices with dangerous implements including rocks, machetes and wooden sticks.”

“The irate youth refused to listen to persuasive words from the Police for them to stop the vandalism, instead, they charged on the Police Officers and five others sustained injuries in the process.”

Police account said that “necessary application of force” had to be introduced to restore law and order.

The police subsequently called for reinforcement to beef up security in the area which helped to disperse the mob.

DSP Ebenezer Tetteh, the Eastern Regional Public Affairs Director who signed the Police statement called on the public to remain calm as investigations continue.

He noted that the police will follow due processes and urged the public to volunteer relevant information that would aid the police’s work.

Meanwhile, the Regional Security Council has visited the incident scene and nearby health facilities to assess at first hand the extent of damage and injuries.

By: citinewsroom.com