IGP declares war on vigilantism

The Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that culprits in the attack on a Kumasi Circuit Court are brought to book.

The police have come under backlash for failure to pre-empt the attack which led to destruction of court property.

But addressing the press on Saturday, April 8 in the region, the IGP said: “The police will explore all means to ensure vigilantism is stamped out.”

He also assured the judiciary of maximum police protection as they go about their duties.

It will be recalled that 13 Delta Force members escaped from police custody with the help of fellow Delta Force colleagues who had thronged the hearing at a Kumasi Circuit Court on Thursday, April 6.

The 13, who were remanded into prison custody and billed to reappear on 20 April, were whisked away through the backdoor of the judge’s chamber by their supporters.

The suspects were standing trial for assaulting Ashanti regional security coordinator George Agyei on March 24 after his appointment, indicating that he was not their preferred candidate.

All 13 accused persons have since turned themselves in to the police.