The Ghana Police Service has reported that it has quickly apprehended several suspects in a gunshot incident that happened during the ongoing by-election in the Assin North seat.
According to some National Democratic Congress (NDC) witnesses, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) fired gunshots at Assin Praso in an attempt to frighten off voters, which the NPP denies.
However, less than two hours after the event, the police announced in a statement that they had apprehended some individuals who are aiding in investigations.
As a result, the police are urging everyone to remain calm and peaceful.
Below is the police’s full statement
POLICE UPDATE ON ASSIN NORTH BYE-ELECTION
Voting within the Assin North Constituency commenced this morning and progressed as expected in all polling stations across the Constituency.
The Police however recorded pockets of incidents, including an alleged incident of an individual shooting into the air. We wish to state that no person or vehicle has been shot at within the constituency. All the recorded incidents are being investigated and Police have also arrested some suspects who are in custody assisting our investigation.
Adequate Police personnel have been deployed throughout the constituency to ensure security law and order for the remaining period of the election and beyond.
We would like to urge all stakeholders to redouble their commitment to work with the Police to ensure a peaceful election especially as the exercise draws to a close.
