IGP Yohuno visits injured officer at Komfo Anokye Hospital after violent clashes in Sampa

Kumasi, Oct. 7. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has visited the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to check on a police officer who was critically injured during violent clashes between two rival groups at Sampa in the Bono Region.

The officer was among eight police personnel hurt when their vehicle came under fire and veered off the road into a ditch. While seven were treated and discharged, one sustained severe injuries and was referred to Komfo Anokye for specialised care. Police say he is in stable condition and responding to treatment.

The IGP has dispatched a high-powered delegation, including members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), to Sampa to assess the security situation, visit the injured officers, and ensure the welfare of personnel deployed to the area.

The delegation is expected to engage the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC), traditional leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders to help restore calm in the community.

Meanwhile, reinforcement teams from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit and the Formed Police Unit (FPU) have been deployed to intensify patrols and maintain law and order in Sampa and nearby communities.