The death of a 26-year-old man, Shaibu Masawudu, ignited unrest in Ejura, resulting in the burning of the District Police Command, vehicles, and private properties.
Masawudu, who had been detained by the police on allegations of phone theft, died at the Ejura Government Hospital after complaining of stomach pain and vomiting while in custody.
The police are alleged to have not informed his family of his death and instead transported his body to Mampong for an autopsy. Family of the deceased claims that the police later abandoned the body in the bush.
The youth in Ejura, angered by the police’s actions, demanded answers and subsequently set the police station and other properties on fire.
But the Ejura Divisional Council is urging that all suspects be brought to book to serve as a deterrent to others.
This was when the traditional authority, led by Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II, met with the Member of Parliament for the area, Zongo Chiefs, police, and other stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the chaos.
Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II expressed concern over the destruction of properties and called for calm among community members. He urged them to allow the police to do their work.
The Ashanti North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Jude Cobina, briefed the gathering on security arrangements and stated that over 100 police officers had been deployed to restore peace.
He assured that the police would collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure the complete restoration of peace in Ejura.
