According to reports, two men were hurt when police fired warning bullets to clear a crowd at the Damongo police station.
Isaac Nonya of Joy News reported that one victim’s chest and the other’s left shoulder were both dripping with blood.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to the reporter, the victims fell to the ground shortly after warning shots were fired by a military and police team trying to clear the gathering.
They were transported to Tamale in the Northern Region for emergency medical care.
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Joy News checks at the Police station revealed that the victims were among several residents who had gathered at the police station to demand the release of seven other colleagues.
Their colleagues were earlier Monday taken into custody in Buipe, Central Gonja, for their alleged involvement in some riots that resulted in the burning of some homes.
To safeguard lives and property, the 155 Armoured Regiment of the Ghanaian Armed Forces has taken control of the Damongo police stations.
Source: Myjoyonline
