Re-arrest announced by local police amid ongoing investigations into chieftaincy violence.
Local police in Bawku re-arrest a suspect in connection with the killing of a police officer, the police say. The re-arrest occurs as investigations into recent chieftaincy-related violence in the area continue, the police add.
Police present the move as part of an effort to secure evidence and maintain order in a town that police describe as the scene of repeated tensions over traditional leadership.
The Ghana Police Service issued a statement reporting the re-arrest. The statement says investigators continue to work with local commanders but gives no timetable for prosecution.
Local commanders say the re-arrest follows leads developed during field inquiries and witness interviews, according to the police statement.
The police say the killed officer died while on duty and that authorities treat the incident as a criminal investigation with potential links to broader communal tensions. The police say they deploy additional personnel to the area to prevent further escalation.