Regional News of Thursday, 8 February 2018
Source: starrfmonline.com
Two shot dead as Atwima youth protest over district capital
Two were killed while ten including police officers are severely injured
Two people have been confirmed dead and ten others injured after Police allegedly opened fire on some youth from Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti region who were demonstrating against the relocation of their district capital from Foase to Twedie.
The injured, according to Police sources, also include police officers.
The angry youth reportedly locked up the District Chief Executive (DCE), Nana Okyere Tawiah in his office and also blocked roads amid the burning of tyres.
The Police who arrived on the volatile situation fired teargas and warning shots before being able to set free the lockedup DCE.
A court ruling in 2012 directed the relocation of the capital and authorities have instituted measures to abide by the ruling.
Deputy Ashanti regional police commander DCOP Fred Adu Anim confirmed the deaths to Ultimate Fm’ Isaac Bediako.
He said the regional police command has commenced an investigation into the matter.
