Nine remanded over alleged attack on police
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The accused were brought before the court on Thursday, 8 January 2026, after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. They have been charged with assault on public officers.
Nine men have been placed on remand by the Obuasi Circuit Court over an alleged assault on police officers at the Tweapease Senior High School park in the Ashanti Region.
The accused were brought before the court on Thursday, 8 January 2026, after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. They have been charged with assault on public officers.
Those before the court have been named as:
Joshua Frimpong, also known as Joey B
Bannor Williams
Isaac Dwumfour, also known as Sporty
Evans Bannor, also known as Pressure King
Asiedu Ronald, also known as Case Close
Sarfo Alex, also known as Okele
Yaw Alex
Obidiaba Desmond
Agyemang Emmanuel
Police say the confrontation occurred on the Tweapease SHS park, where officers were on lawful duty when they were allegedly set upon by the suspects and others who are still being sought.
The judge ordered that all nine be kept in police custody while investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its warning that attacks on officers will not be tolerated and has vowed to pursue anyone who assaults law enforcement personnel and ensure they face the full rigours of the law.
