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The Ghana Police Service has arrested one other person in connection with the disruptions that occured at a limited voter registration centre in Kukuom in the Ahafo Region on Saturday, May 11.
According to the Police, the suspect, identified as Muniru Muhammad, is currently being held to aid in its ongoing investigation.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, May 14, the Police disclosed that Muhammad's arrest came after thorough investigations, leading to his apprehension at an undisclosed location.
The Police further stated that they are actively pursuing other suspects involved in the incident to ensure they are brought to justice.
"Following the incident which occurred at the Kukuom registration centre on Saturday 11th May 2024, the Ghana Police Service took immediate steps to restore calm on the same day, and the registration exercise has been progressing in a peaceful and orderly manner."
"The ongoing Police investigation has led to the arrest of suspect Muniru Muhammad who allegedly took part in the attack which led to the injury of one person at the Kukuom registration centre."
"The Police are also pursuing more suspects in the disturbance including those involved in the alleged assault on some three persons," the police post said.
Assuring the public, the Police emphasised that no individual implicated in the unfortunate event would evade legal consequences.
"We want to assure the public that all suspects in these cases will be arrested and put before the court to face justice," the post concluded.
The altercation at the registration centre ensued between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), resulting in the arrest and subsequent release of NDC Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Collins Dauda.
Meanwhile, the NDC has condemned Dauda's arrest, asserting his innocence in the matter.
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