News:
November 27, 2017
Minister of Interior Ambrose Dery has said investigation into the killings in Asawase will not shield anybody, hence anyone with information on violation of the human rights to the suspects should come forward.
He noted in an interview that, all the factors into the shooting incident will be looked into, “we will check if the shooting was against standard operations what time was it done day or night?”
However, he was quick to point out escaping from lawful custody, the police are right in taking steps to try and stop anyone from doing so but the intention will not be to shot and kill rather is to demobilize and noted that there is assessment within the police force.
And emphasis that the police force does not take the life of a person for granted as some people will want Ghanaians to believe.
According to Mr. Dery the President has made it clear that his administration is going to ensure Ghanaians are safe and so fight against robbery, land guards, and galamsey.
“You are same person telling me Ghanaians feel unsafe and I have told you government is doing all within its powers to bring safety to Ghanaians”, he said.
As to what steps are being taken to address the agitation of the youth at Aboabo, he noted that no one can take the law into his or her hands.
“No group or individuals can take this nation to ransom, the law is the law everybody is equal before the law and whatever we do, we must respect the law”.
You cannot say my relative is killed, so I should feel agitated and take the law into my hands, we going ahead with our investigation and anybody found culpable will be dealt with, he said.
By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com