WN/R: Police investigate 88 persons in 2 Metro Mass Transit buses intercepted at Benchema
The Ghana Police Service has announced it is investigating some 88 individuals on board two Metro Mass Transit buses intercepted at Benchema near Asawinso in the Western North Region, on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024.
According to a statement released by police on December 4, 2024, “Preliminary Police investigation revealed that the said individuals were allegedly recruited by one Sammy from various locations in the Greater Accra Region, including Adenta, Oyarifa, and Madina to help provide security at polling stations within some constituencies in the Western North Region.”
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“The suspects are currently in custody assisting with the investigation.
“Strenuous efforts are underway to get the said Sammy who allegedly recruited these individuals to assist in the conduct of the investigation,” the police added.
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