Another suspect arrested over Nima-Mamobi violence

The police have arrested another suspect, Farouk Dauda, for his involvement in a gang clash that happened last week Tuesday afternoon at Nima, in Accra.

Farouk admitted his involvement in the incident during interrogation, the police said on Facebook.

“During interrogation, he admitted his involvement in the said clash where he was captured in a video footage wielding a machete as he identified himself in the said video footage,” the police said.

Police also say they retrieved a substance on the suspect, which they believe is Indian hemp.

“Meanwhile efforts are being made to arrest all other persons involved in the violent incident,” the police continued in their post.

Nine persons who were earlier arrested for their involvement in the gang clash all pleaded not guilty to charges of rioting and causing harm when they appeared in court last Friday.

Lawyers for the accused persons said their clients had alibis.

They were however denied bail as the judge said it was still early days and that the police were yet to demonstrate any undue delays.