The National Peace Council has called for a comprehensive investigation into the violent disturbances in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region, emphasizing accountability under the law to prevent further escalation.
The unrest erupted on September 21 after the death of Bright Kena, alias D-Ball, who was arrested for unlawful entry and stealing and later died while receiving treatment at Kukurantumi Community Hospital. Enraged youth attacked the police station and barracks, pelting officers with stones and attempting to set the building ablaze, leading to the temporary closure of the station and withdrawal of all personnel.
Executive Secretary George Amoh, speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of the International Day of Peace commemoration, urged Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno to ensure the probe’s findings lead to appropriate actions.
“This is an issue that requires thorough investigations first to establish the reasons or what led to this. I think that must be established very well and on principles that are based on law,” Amoh stated. “For example, if someone is found culpable, that person must go through the rules that we set for ourselves, the laws of our country.”
The Ghana Police Service’s Professional Standards Bureau and Criminal Investigations Department are already investigating Kena’s death, reviewing video footage to identify attackers. The Eastern Regional Command has engaged Kena’s family and community leaders, assuring a fair process while urging peaceful resolutions.
Amoh’s remarks align with the Peace Council’s broader mandate to foster dialogue and prevent conflicts, especially amid rising tensions over custodial deaths and community-police relations
