The Chief of Nyinahini in the Ashanti Region, Nana Amanpene Boateng Twum II, has called for the arrest and prosecution of military officers responsible for the death of a youth of Nyinahini.
According to him, the officers alleged to have committed the offence should be submitted to the laws of the land.
Speaking at a meeting with the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe and the Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua, Seth Osei Akoto, the traditional ruler believes the altercation between the youth and military did not warrant shooting.
“Why should you shoot someone for wearing army camouflage? he even gave out the shirt, saying he will go naked when he removes the trousers, and you shoot him, they must be arrested and face the law,” he said.
The call comes after the alleged shooting of 37-year-old Kwame Lala for wearing military camouflage.
Four others were injured in a scuffle between the youth of Nyinahini and some military men.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, said the police have launched an investigation and will bring the perpetrators to face the law.
“I am assuring you that the investigation process has commenced, and those offenders will not go free,” he assured.
The Police Commander pleaded with the youth exercise restraint as efforts are being made to arrest perpetrators of the crime.
The family of the deceased is demanding justice.
The victim, Kwame Lala, left behind a wife and eight children.
Two of the injured victims have been discharged from the hospital and are responding to treatment.
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