The Eastern Regional Command has arrested the Police officer who accidentally killed the driver of a bullion van they were both traveling in Odumase Kpongnor.

The driver, Emmanuel Narteh an employee of Mon Tran was transporting from Akosombo to Koforidua but died instantly after he was hit by the stray bullet.

Eye witnesses say upon reaching Manya Kpongnor, the Police officer identified as Constable Amidu Osman the fired warning shots in an attempt to ward off some mourners who had blocked part of the Odumase Krobo road with a coffin containing a dead body.

The Police Command has commenced investigations into the circumstances leading to the sudden death of the driver, while Constable Amidu Osman is assisting in investigations.

A statement signed by PRO of the Eastern Regional Police Command, D.S.P Ebenezer Tetteh said “The Police Command is therefore assuring the bereaved family, the injured and the general public that thorough investigations will be done and the outcome published. The Command is therefore urging the public to remain calm as investigations continue.”