Two people have reportedly been killed, while two others sustained gunshot injuries following a confrontation between police officers and residents at Sefwi Sayerano in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region.
The incident is alleged to have occurred when officers from the Sefwi Wiawso Divisional Police Command went to the community to arrest a suspected drug peddler.
Speaking to Okyeame Kwaku Ortiz, some residents said they attempted to resist the arrest, leading to a confrontation during which the police allegedly opened fire. Two people were reportedly killed at the scene, while two others suffered gunshot wounds and fractures. Another person is also reported missing, with residents expressing fears that the individual may have been shot during the incident.
The injured victims have been transported to a health facility for treatment. Of the two deceased, one body has been deposited at a morgue, while the other remains in the community awaiting further action.
Okyeame Kwaku Ortiz condemned what he described as the police’s poor handling of the operation and called on the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice is served.
As of the time of publication, the police had not issued an official statement on the incident. Investigations are ongoing.
