The Arise Ghana Demo is yet to start as many converge at the Obra spot at the Kwame Nkrumah circle. There has been a lot that has happened for which the police and the protestors have been involved in a clash with has left many in a state of distress.
The Police in the line of discharging their duties as directed by the high court to enforce the usage of the ministries-independence square route not the intended nima-jubilee house route. As a result of the enforcement, a clash occurred between the two parties which pushed the police to release series of tear gas and water canons following the protestors pelting stones to the police. One of the police guards have been injured as said by the police service.
The police service have shared a communique on their official twitter page in relation with the clash and described it as unacceptable. “Attack on Police in the Ongoing Arise Ghana Demonstration, What a shame, we were there to protect you and ensure your safety, but you throw stones at us, injure and hurt us. This behaviour is unacceptable and must be condemned”, the tweet added.
This has left many citizens reacting as the police service in a way is trying to justify their retaliation which is not supposed to be so. Below are some of the reactions:
The police is also arresting protestors who are said to misconduct themselves. Stay tuned for more updates. Have a nice day!
SOURCE: Ghana Police Service/twitter.com
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