The police administration has promoted two of its officers for their role in the arrest of another officer who was carrying what seemed to be marijuana.
Inspector Azumah Komla Justice and Cpl. Felix Diameh have been promoted.
“The Police Administration has promoted two officers, Inspector Azumah Komla Justice and No. 52543 G/L/CPL Felix Diameh for their role in effecting the arrest of No. 45638 G/Sgt Lotsu Agbeko, a police officer stationed at the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in Accra.”
A police officer from Accra’s Tesano police station was involved in an accident after being pursued by some uniformed men.
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G/Sgt Lotsu Agbeko, a police officer in command of his own Blue Black Toyota Corolla with registration number GC 1069 – 09, failed to stop at a police checkpoint.
The injured officer was allegedly transporting dried leaves thought to be Indian hemp.
The accused policeman suffered damage to his left hand in the collision, which occurred near the Kpeve mountains.
“The above police officer was transporting the suspected Indian hemp from Have direction and failed to stop at Have police barrier when signalled by personnel on duty to do so. He attempted to escape but was given a hot chase by the personnel. On reaching a section of the road on Kpeve Mountain, he was involved in an accident and had a fracture on his left hand. 84 parcels of compressed dried leaves [were] found in his car boot,” police said in a statement.
The suspect was transported to Peki Government Hospital for treatment, where he is responding well but remains under police protection.
Police have promised to conduct more investigations and will keep the public updated on developments.
SOURCE: CITINEWS
