We have received reports of a shooting incident at Bereku in the Central Region, which resulted in the injury of one individual during the Awubia Festival. The Ghana Police Service acted swiftly and apprehended the suspect, identified as Nai Akwasi Lartey, who was found wielding a pump action gun at the time of arrest. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Furthermore, the police have recovered the pump action gun along with some BB cartridges from the suspect. Nai Akwasi Lartey is currently in police custody, cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, and we urge the public to remain calm as we work to resolve this matter. We will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
We encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to come forward and assist the authorities. Our thoughts are with the victim, and we wish them a speedy recovery.
We appreciate the cooperation of the community and reaffirm our dedication to upholding law and order in the region.
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