The Ghana Police Service has arrested 8 individuals in connection with post-election violence that occurred in Sunyani, Bono Region.

During a media briefing at the NESTF press center, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed that the suspects were apprehended for unlawfully entering the premises of the Metro Mass Transit Workshop. She added that the police’s rapid response team swiftly acted upon a call from the workshop, which led to the arrests.

The suspects have been identified as Issakah Taugfic, Abudu Isaiah, Abdul Latif Mohammed, Mohammad Azandoro, Alhassan Issah, Amadu Mohammad, Abdulai Adams, and Abdulai Ibrahim. They are currently in police custody and undergoing investigation.

ACP Ansah-Akrofi also mentioned that the arrest of these 8 individuals brings the total number of suspects apprehended for attacks, looting, and property destruction to 97.

She reaffirmed NESTF’s commitment to maintaining peace and security within communities.