The Ghana Police Service has temporarily shut down the Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region after angry youth attempted to set the facility ablaze following the death of a suspect in custody.
In a statement on Saturday, September 20, 2025, police said the suspect—whose identity was withheld—collapsed while in custody and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His body has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
“The death of the suspect triggered violent action by some youth, who attempted to burn the station and vandalised sections of the facility,” the statement read.
As a result, police services in Kukurantumi have been temporarily relocated to nearby stations.
The Police Service said investigations are underway into both the cause of the suspect’s death and the attempted arson, warning that anyone found culpable will face prosecution.
It further assured residents of continued security, adding that the Inspector-General of Police has directed the Eastern Regional Command to intensify patrols in the area to restore calm.
However, two police officers have been treated and discharged from the Community Hospital in Kukurantumi after sustaining injuries during a violent clash.
Reinforcement teams from the Eastern Regional Police Command’s Counter Terrorism Unit, dispatched to support officers from the Akyem Tafo Police Division, were confronted by an irate crowd.
The youth hurled stones at the officers, damaging a Toyota Tundra with registration number GP 4004 and the official Toyota Hilux belonging to the Eastern Regional Police Operations Commander.
In the chaos, two officers sustained eye injuries and were rushed to the Community Hospital, where they received treatment before being discharged.
Speaking to Accra-based Citi FM on condition of anonymity, one of the youth explained that their actions stemmed from a demand for justice, saying the incident was fueled by frustration over the suspect’s death.