The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Fatawu Ibrahim, also known as Fatau Motorway, in connection with violent clashes between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Mamobi, Accra, on October 13, 2024.
Ibrahim was declared wanted after being caught on video wielding a firearm during the clash. He remained at large, prompting the police to announce a ¢20,000 bounty for his capture.
However, the police in a statement noted that he is now in police custody.
During the disturbances, two individuals were reportedly shot and injured.
The clashes also resulted in nine people sustaining injuries, with authorities stepping in to restore order.
The police in an earlier statement confirmed that one suspect had already been arrested in connection with the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect will be arraigned in court soon as investigations into the incident continue.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring peace and order, emphasizing that all involved in the violence will face the full force of the law.
Latest Stories
-
‘Aboboyaa’ rider granted GH¢50,000 bail over defilement
24 mins -
Finance Minister Amin Adam proposes transparency, shared burden in Africa’s debt reforms
43 mins -
World Bank commits $9bn to agribusiness, calls for inclusive ecosystem
57 mins -
Restore DACF allocation to 7.5% of total national revenue – Ahwoi
1 hour -
Dialysis services to be permanently included in NHIS, says Da-Costa Aboagye
1 hour -
Government builds 16 Public Employment Centres as it revamps Labour Department
2 hours -
Barker-Vormawor faces new charge, 4 others discharged
2 hours -
Labourer remanded over robbery and attempted rape
2 hours -
Illegal miner convicted in Tarkwa for harming friend
2 hours -
Dismissed for being pregnant: Two defy the odds to empowerment and restitution
3 hours -
UNEP urges countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030
4 hours -
EC must stop smaller parties acting as NPP, NDC proxies – H Kwesi Prempeh
5 hours -
Suspect seen with gun in NPP-NDC Mamobi disturbance arrested
5 hours -
THX 22 Foundation champions breast cancer awareness at Texpo Market
5 hours -
Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies in northern Ghana, sources say
5 hours