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The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded nine suspects into police custody over their alleged involvement in an assault on police officers at the Tweapease Senior High School Park in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects were arraigned before the court on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and charged with assault on public officers following a viral video that captured the incident.

The suspects are 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; and Agyemang Emmanuel.
According to the police, the incident occurred at the Tweapease SHS Park, where the suspects, together with other accomplices who are currently at large, allegedly attacked officers who were on duty at the location.
The court ordered that the accused persons be held in police custody as investigations into the matter continue.
The Police Service has cautioned the public against attacks on law enforcement officers, warning that anyone who assaults police personnel will be tracked down and made to face the full rigours of the law.
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