Police arrest 5 persons in connection with shooting incident at Okanta near Nsawam

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The attack resulted in the death of one person and injury to a police officer at Okanta near Nsawam in the Eastern Region.

The incident transpired as police officers from the Eastern South Regional Police Headquarters, accompanied by the complainant, Daniel Dosu, were ambushed by an unknown assailant while en route to effect an arrest at Okanta.

“Daniel Dosu sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead and was taken, together with the injured police officer, to the hospital for medical attention. However, Daniel Dosu was pronounced dead on arrival,” a police statement reported.

Following the attack, an intelligence-led operation resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Daniel Quaye, who was later identified as one of the suspects the deceased complainant was leading the police to arrest. Further police investigation led to the arrest of four additional suspects: Anum Joseph, Joshua Aboagye, Kwesi Acquaye, and Acquaye Samuel. The weapon used by suspect Daniel Quaye was also retrieved.

The statement added: “The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the injured police officer has been treated and discharged from the hospital.”

Suspect Daniel Quaye and his four accomplices are currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation.

The swift response by the Ghana Police Service and the successful arrest of the suspects demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to tackling violence and ensuring justice.