Youth attack Wenchi police commander, free 8 inmates

Unidentified youth in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region launched a violent attack on the Municipal Police Commander, DSP Nana Boakye Yiadom, leaving him severely injured and facilitating the escape of eight inmates from police custody.

The group also caused extensive damage to the police station, vandalizing property and disrupting operations.

According to an anonymous police source, the incident unfolded on Tuesday morning when DSP Yiadom visited the Tohaba area, a suburb of Wenchi, to apprehend a suspect.

Upon discovering the suspect was not present, the commander allegedly detained the suspect’s pregnant wife and brought her to the police station.

Outraged by this action, a group of youth stormed the police station to secure the woman’s release.

During the attack, they damaged DSP Yiadom’s vehicle, the charge office, and various items, including a flat-screen TV, fridge, computer equipment, and sliding doors.

Amid the chaos, the group broke into the cells and freed eight inmates.

DSP Nana Boakye Yiadom is currently receiving treatment at the Bono Regional Teaching Hospital as investigations into the incident continue.