The Chief Justice has directed the temporary closure of the Kwame Danso District Court in the Bono East Region following Wednesday’s violent mob attack that disrupted court proceedings and endangered judicial staff.

The order, issued on Friday, December 12, comes as authorities continue investigations into the unrest that also targeted the Kwame Danso Police Headquarters. The closure is expected to remain in force until further notice.

In a formal communication addressed to the Bono East Regional Administrative Officer, the Judicial Service confirmed the directive, stressing the urgency of the decision.

“Following the occurrences at the Kwame Danso District Court, I have been directed by His Lordship the Chief Justice to request you to close the Court temporarily from today, 12 December 2025, until further notice,” the correspondence stated.

Officials noted that the safety of staff and litigants remains the top priority.

The announcement follows a series of violent incidents on December 10, when about 100 youths stormed the court, vandalised property and forcibly freed two accused persons standing trial.

The mob also assaulted the complainant in the case.

The Ghana Police Service has since restored calm after deploying reinforcement teams from the Atebubu Division and the Formed Police Units (FPUs).

Police later confirmed that the District Police Headquarters had also been attacked and vandalised during the unrest.

In the aftermath of the violence, the Inspector-General of Police ordered the closure of the Kwame Danso Police Station and reassigned personnel from the district.

The decision by the Chief Justice now extends those precautionary measures to the judiciary, ensuring that no sittings are held at the District Court until conditions are deemed safe.

“Please treat this directive as urgent,” the communication emphasised, reflecting the gravity of the situation.

The Bono East Regional Police Command has vowed to ensure that all those responsible for the attacks face justice.

ASP/Mr Appiah Danquah, Acting Public Relations Officer, reiterated the Service’s stance earlier, saying:

“Perpetrators will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full consequences of the law.”

The temporary court closure is expected to support ongoing investigations while safeguarding judicial personnel and the wider community.