The Eastern South Regional Police Command, working alongside a team from the National Operations Directorate, has apprehended 258 suspects following violent disturbances in Nsawam–Adoagyiri.
The arrests follow a wave of unrest that shook the community on Tuesday, 7th July 2026.
According to the police, the violence resulted in widespread damage and targeted attacks on public infrastructure and local businesses.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that some youth allegedly looted shops, set fire to ECG transformer, vandalized the Oko Anadwo Palace and an astro turf facility, and robbed mobile money vendors, causing widespread fear and panic in the community,” the police stated in an official release.
During the targeted sweep, security forces seized illicit items and weaponls linked to the rioters.
The Command confirmed that “during the operation, Police retrieved two locally manufactured firearms, quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, suspected tramadol and Viagra tablets, and several mobile phones”.
All 258 suspects are currently held in police custody as investigations continue into the root causes of the riot and individual roles in the destruction.
In the wake of the unrest, regional security remains heightened to prevent any resurgence of violence.
“The Eastern South Regional Police Command assures residents that adequate security measures remain in place to safeguard lives and property and urges anyone with information that may assist the investigation to report to the nearest Police Station,” the statement noted.
Authorities further cautioned residents, particularly local youth, to remain law-abiding and strictly refrain from actions that threaten public peace and security.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
