The Ghana Police Service says it has restored calm in Ejura following a mob attack on the Ejura Police Station in the early hours of Saturday, January 11, 2025.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police explained that the incident arose after the arrest of a suspect at around 10:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025, for an alleged case of stealing.

The suspect was detained in police custody pending further investigations.

It added that at approximately 2:20 am, the suspect complained of illness and was promptly taken to the Ejura Government Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, the suspect passed away while receiving treatment later that morning.

"As arrangements were being made to transfer the body to the morgue for preservation and autopsy, some members of the Ejura community attacked the police station, setting it ablaze. A section of the mob then followed to the hospital and forcibly took possession of the body," the Police said.

According to the Police, through engagements with opinion leaders and de-escalation efforts, they successfully restored calm, with no casualties reported, adding that the military later joined to support efforts to maintain law and order.

The Ghana National Fire Service was also on the scene to extinguish the fire at the Police Station.