Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the viral video of police officers being abused at a galamsey site in Axim, Western Region. The prime suspect, Kwame Ato Asare Ani, aged 21, along with Williams Kwofie aged 17, and Emmanuel Kojo Bronie aged 17 were arrested in the Western North Region.
After the video went viral, Ani went into hiding and was declared wanted by the police. However, a member of the Boinso community identified the suspects at a drinking spot in the community and quickly informed the police who went to arrest them.
The suspects confirmed their involvement in the video where they were seen molesting police officers over monetary issues. They have been placed in custody, and the Axim Police have been informed accordingly through the WNR Commander.
The suspects were found with various items including two talisman, one task bar, twenty pieces of rings, two store keys, one power bank, one Alcatel mobile phone, one Samsung mobile phone, a sponge, toilet soap, one phone battery, one phone charger and cash sum of one thousand two hundred and eleven Ghana cedis (GHC1,211.00).
All in all, the swift arrest of the suspects is commendable, and it sends a strong message to those who engage in illegal mining activities and abuse of law enforcement officers. It is essential that the rule of law is upheld, and those who break it face the full force of the law.