The Ghana Police Service says one person has died, six persons have escaped custody while five were injured during a mob attack on the Nkoranza Police Divisional and district Headquarters.

The attack was said to have occurred on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, when the Nkoranza Police Divisional and District Headquarters were invaded by an irate mob who attacked the stations with all forms of dangerous implements. 

According to a statement released by the Police Headquarters in Accra, the mob was allegedly protesting the death of Albert Donkor, an armed robbery suspect who died during a police anti-robbery operation. 

The statement signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, said the police also responded appropriately to the situation including bringing in reinforcement teams from the Regional Headquarters and adjoining regions to restore law and order. 

It explained that during the incident, six suspects who were in police custody managed to escape and strenuous efforts are underway to have them recaptured. 

The statement further added that as a result of the attack, six persons were injured and sent to the St. Theresa’s Hospital, Nkoranza, adding one of them died while receiving treatment and five others are currently on admission and responding to treatment. 

It said two suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the attacks and are in police custody. All other persons involved in perpetrating this barbaric act are being pursued to face justice. 

It gave assurance to the public that the situation is currently under control and police have deployed extensively at Nkoranza and its environs. 

“We, therefore, wish to assure all law-abiding citizens to go about their socioeconomic activities without fear or hindrance, for the Police will do whatever it takes to protect their lives and property,” it said.