IGP orders immediate release of Kwahuhemaa after dawn raid
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, following an operation carried out by some officers at the Abene Palace early Monday, November 17.
The IGP has also directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau to investigate the circumstances surrounding the operation and to ensure that any officer found to have acted improperly is sanctioned.
The palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council was reportedly attacked around 4 a.m. by armed men dressed in police uniforms and claiming to be National Security operatives. Residents said they heard gunshots coming from inside the palace before the Queen Mother was allegedly taken.
Security has since been reinforced across Kwahu to protect residents and visitors.
In a related development, the Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, was arrested by police following the dawn raid. Sources say the operation was conducted by officers from the Police Headquarters, and gunfire was reportedly exchanged during the incident.
Meanwhile, the Nkawkaw and Kwahu Divisional Police Commands have denied any knowledge of the operation, raising concerns about coordination and oversight within the police service.
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