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Calm returns; Mayor, Police Commander visit deceased family
The deceased, whose name was given as Tawiah, was allegedly arrested by the Police in a swoop on Thursday evening and beaten to death.
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In an interview with Pulse.com.gh, the Deputy spokesperson for the Ashanti Regional Police, Godwin Ahianyo said the case is currently under investigation, adding that there is “a conflicting report from both sides, so let us investigate.”
According to him, calm has been restored as the Kumasi Mayor, Kojo Bonsu and the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Kofi Baokye have met with the family of the deceased.
“The Regional Commander and Mayor were at the residence of the deceased. They had a meeting with the family. There is calm at the place,” he added.
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Angry residents, who took to the streets and blocked some roads in the area, have earlier threatened to demonstrate until the Police officers involved were punished.
The Mayor and the Police are awaiting an autopsy report to determine whether the victim died from Police beatings.
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