Police restore calm at Manso-Nseina after shooting incident leaves one dead, officer injured

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has restored calm at Manso-Nseina in the Ashanti Region following a shooting incident involving a police team and some youth of the town, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to a police officer.

In a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, the Ghana Police Service said preliminary investigations indicated that the incident occurred when a mob from the community attacked the police and demanded the release of a suspect who had been arrested for a narcotics-related offence.

The Police Service disclosed that the body of the deceased had been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy. The injured officer, meanwhile, is receiving medical attention.

Following the incident, the Ashanti South Regional Commander, accompanied by a team of police officers, visited the scene and engaged community leaders.

The Police Service further indicated that security had been intensified in the community following the incident, while investigations continue.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, according to the police.