Security search of Omanhene's palace unfortunate - Papa Ankoma

Papa Owusu Ankoma, Minister of Youth and Sport, has described as unfortunate the raid by police and military personnel of the palace of the Omanhene of Sefwi Wiawso last week Tuesday.

Speaking at a public forum organised as part of ''Human Rights' Week'' by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Takoradi, he cautioned the security agencies to be circumspect in discharging their duties in order not violate the fundamental rights of people and create panic and tension.

Papa Ankoma suggested that the incident should be thoroughly investigated and called on the security agencies to review their investigation techniques to elicit public support and cooperation instead of scare away potential informants.

Last Tuesday police and military personnel searched the house of the Omanhene, Nana Okuah Okundom, while he was away in Accra.

The security personnel picked up the Gyasehene, Nana Adu Tawiah and allegedly forced him to allow the search to be conducted.

The house of the chief linguist, Nana Yiadom Boachie, was also searched and he was taken to Takoradi but released later.