The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into the reported attack on the convoy of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Techiman in the Bono East Region on Monday, 2 December 2024. A disturbing video of the incident shows enraged youth throwing stones at a VIP bus, causing damage to the windows and injuring several passengers, including a child. The occupants of the bus, dressed in red and black funeral attire, were seen in the footage threatening retaliation.
The incident has sparked tensions in the region, prompting a response from the Ghana Police Service, who confirmed that they are actively investigating the matter. In a statement released by the police, it was revealed that the attack occurred as the Asantehene was returning from a funeral in Nkoranza, Bono East Region, and that the perpetrators are believed to be from Techiman. The police are working in collaboration with the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi and other stakeholders in Techiman as part of the ongoing investigation. They have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities during the investigation process.
In addition to the attack on the Asantehene’s convoy, the Ghana Police Service is also looking into other recent incidents. This includes an attack on Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on the Akuse-Kpong stretch of the Akosombo-Accra Highway in the Eastern Region on Friday, 29 November 2024. Furthermore, the police are investigating an incident involving Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Wassa Amenfi Central, and members of the Adjakaa Manso community in the Western Region on Saturday, 30 November 2024.
The Ghana Police Service is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all individuals in the country and is committed to thoroughly investigating these incidents. It is essential for the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with the authorities, and allow the investigative process to unfold.
