The Eastern South Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the National Operations Directorate, has arrested 258 suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred at Nsawam-Adoagyiri on July 7, 2026.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that some of the suspects allegedly looted shops, set fire to an ECG transformer, vandalised the Oko Anadwo Palace and an astro turf facility, and robbed mobile money vendors, causing widespread fear and panic in the community.
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During the operation, officers retrieved two locally manufactured firearms, quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, suspected tramadol and Viagra tablets, and several mobile phones.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command assured residents that adequate security measures remain in place to protect lives and property. The Command also urged anyone with information that could assist investigations to report to the nearest police station and advised residents, particularly the youth, to remain law-abiding and refrain from acts that threaten public peace and security.
