Two police officers have been treated and discharged from the Community Hospital in Kukurantumi after sustaining injuries during a violent clash between the police and local youth.
The confrontation erupted following the death of a suspect identified as Bright, who passed away while in police custody.
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.