The Upper East Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a Police officer at Garu.
The suspect is said to be a commercial tricycle rider. According to the police, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025.
The assaulted officer was on duty with a Community Protection Assistant who was conducting stop and search operations along the Garu–Nakpanduri road.
It said the rider was instructed to stop but he became aggressive, assaulted the officer and fled the scene with his tricycle.
A statement issued by the Command stated that the team intercepted a tricycle loaded with sacks of groundnuts and passengers sitting on top. “When the officer instructed the rider to stop and park properly for inspection, he became aggressive and attacked the officer. The suspect then fled the scene on the tricycle. Efforts are underway to arrest the tricycle rider and ensure he faces the full rigours of the law.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
