Some four females and two males have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a prison officer stationed at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
Lance Corporal Gideon Adu Boakye was allegedly killed by the suspects at Iron City, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East municipality of the Central region Sunday, September 29, 2024.
The Ghana Prisons Service has confirmed the remand of the suspects in custody following investigations.
Reports indicate Lance Corporal Adu Boakye had been on a visit to his relatives at Kasoa when he was allegedly attacked by a group of unknown assailants, leading to his death.
In a statement issued by the Service, it said “the Prisons administration is working closely with the police to uncover the full circumstances behind the attack, while they have vowed to ensure justice is served.”
The statement further condemned the act of “instant justice” and cautioned the public to report suspicious activities to the authorities rather than taking matters into their own hands.
They warned that such actions often lead to harm against innocent people.
The Service has extended condolences to the family and friends of the slain officer and urged all prison officers to remain calm as steps are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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