In the wake of the 2024 general election, the Ghana Police Service has arrested 12 individuals involved in v!olent protests, including an arson attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Damongo, located in the Savannah Region.
The incident occurred when frustrated youth, upset by delays in the declaration of election results, set the EC office on fire.
Witnesses report that a group of angry protesters stormed the EC building, demanding immediate results and action from election officials.
After failing to receive a timely response, they resorted to violence, setting fire to the office.
The blaze caused significant damage, destroying key electoral materials and records, and leaving the building unusable.
ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of the Police Public Affairs Directorate, confirmed the arrests and shared updates on the investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the suspects were not only responsible for the arson at the EC office but also involved in other destructive activities, including the vandalization of district chief executives’ residences in the area.
In addition to the destruction at the EC office, the suspects are allegedly linked to a break-in at the School Feeding Programme warehouse in Tamale, where food supplies were stolen.
Police are currently reviewing footage from the incident to track down all the individuals involved in the criminal acts.
To ensure public safety, the police have increased patrols around key locations and continue to monitor the situation.
The police urge citizens to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as the investigation progresses.
The police’s swift actions and investigation have helped restore some peace in the region, but it is clear that tensions remain high following the election, and authorities are focused on preventing further violence.