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A suspected drug dealer at Kpakome in the Volta region was mistakenly shot dead during a struggle with a police officer over a gun, police say.
“It was purely an accident” Volta Regional Police Crime Officer Superintendent, Adamu Seidu, told Joy News Thursday.
The incident occurred during a swoop in the community which the Police was to arrest some suspected notorious criminals engaged in drug-related offences.
During the swoop, the man whose nickname was only given as ‘Fulani’ resisted arrest and struggled with a police officer.
A second policeman joined in the struggle with the suspect in an attempt to overpower him.
In the process, the gun fired into the 'Fulani', killing him instantly.
According to the Police, the suspect dealt in Indian hemp and cocaine.
At least 10 other suspects were arrested.
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