C/R: 3 Police officers injured in Effutu demonstration
![](https://cdn.classfmonline.com/cfoZ41e/imagelib/thumbs/97026856.jpg)
Some residents of Winneba allegedly pelted police officers with stones during Tuesday's demonstration against lithium mining in the Effutu Ramsar site, leaving three personnel injured.
The injured officers were rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
Ten demonstrators have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The demonstration, led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate, James Kofi Annan, aimed at kicking against lithium-mining plans for the sacred Effutu Forest Reserve.
“We won’t allow it to happen. This is not about politics. It’s about the people, the youth who will not allow this to happen,” Mr Annan told journalists.
The incident occurred when police officers attempted to prevent the demonstrators from entering the Effutu Municipality, resulting in the officers being stoned by the angry crowd.
Four civilians were also reported to have sustained injuries during the clashes.
Source: classfmonline.com/Elikem Adiku
Trending News
Napo provided evidence of his arrogance to Asantehene with his Nkrumah gaff - Asiedu Nketia
10:16Africa needs a new breed of leaders - Alex Apau Dadey advocates
06:19A/R: Verify social media info before broadcasting or publishing it – NMC chair to journalists
11:19Ministry of Education’s ‘operation double science enrolment’ engages stakeholders in cape coast
12:572024 polls: CPP opens nominations for selection of presidential candidates
06:17Elections 2024: A Muslim Cleric condemns hate speech
19:12Only 10 female MPs present as parliament decides Affirmative Action Bill
11:30Mahama'll not debate ‘intelligent liar’ Bawumia, he should debate kayayoos, traders like he said – Asiedu Nketia
06:07Momo vendor robbed GHS 55k in broad day light
06:17Election 2020 should've gone to a second round - Elvis Afriyie Ankrah
16:09