News:
February 14, 2025
Mr Bawah Muhammad Braimah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejura Sekyeredumase, has implored the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to institute an investigation into the burning down of the Ejura Police station by some irate youth on January 11, 2025.
The legislator also asked the Police Administration to bring all perpetrators involved in the incident to book to serve as deterrent to others.
In a statement read on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, February 13, Mr Braimah appealed to the IGP to urgently rebuild the police station and increase the number of police personnel to ensure effective policing in the town.
It will be recalled that on January 11, 2025, some irate residents from Ejura attacked the Ejura police station and set it ablaze following the sudden demise of Masaudu Shaibu, a suspect in lawful custody, assisting the Police in investigation over alleged purchase of a stolen mobile phone case.
The MP stated that the deceased, while in police custody, complained of stomach upset, and was subsequently rushed to the Ejura Government Hospital.
However, he died on admission at the health facility.
The news of Shaibu’s death spread like a wildfire in the Ejura township, infuriating the youth to mobilise themselves to attack the police station and set it ablaze.
The legislator expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and also condemned in no certain terms the burning down of the police station.
He bemoaned the recent youth vandalism of state facilities anytime there is a report of demise of a suspect in lawful custody.
The MP observed that most of the mob attacks were fuelled by misinformation over alleged police brutalities of victims.
While contributing to the statement, Mr Frank Afriyie, the MP for Afadjato South, expressed dismay over the frequent violence posture by the youth and advised that they employ dialogue in finding solutions to nagging matters.
The legislator expressed concerns about the First Aid administration in the country’s police stations and called for it to be taken seriously to save lives.
Mr Sanja Nanja, the MP for Atebubu Amantin and Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the MP for Assin South, both shared their thoughts on the statement and added their voices for the IGP to investigate the matter and punish those involved in the arson attack on the police station.
Godwill Arthur- Mensah