{"id":218471,"date":"2024-09-17T15:35:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/police-deny-shooting-incident-in-kumasi\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:35:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:35:15","slug":"police-deny-shooting-incident-in-kumasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/police-deny-shooting-incident-in-kumasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Police deny shooting incident in Kumasi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has firmly denied reports of a shooting incident at the Kumasi office of the Electoral Commission (EC).<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to circulating rumours, the police confirmed that no demonstrators were injured during the event.<\/p>\n<p>According to a police statement on Tuesday, a group of demonstrators attempted to breach the agreed-upon arrangements by forcing their way into the EC office compound.<\/p>\n<p>The police intervened to restrain these individuals, ensuring the situation did not escalate further.<\/p>\n<p>The police have urged the media to exercise caution and accuracy in their reporting to prevent the spread of misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, it is reported that chaos erupted in Kumasi as police deployed teargas to disperse NDC supporters who clashed with law enforcement officers during the \u2018Enough is Enough\u2019 demonstration.<\/p>\n<p>One protester is said to have sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Some protesters were also seen attempting to attack a police officer who sought refuge in a nearby house.<\/p>\n<p>Another officer was also injured after being assaulted by protesters.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"entry-content no-share\">\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has firmly denied reports of a shooting incident at the Kumasi office of the Electoral Commission (EC). 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