Police arrest 258 over violent disturbances at Nsawam-Adoagyiri

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested 258 people in connection with the violent disturbances that erupted at Nsawam-Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region on July 7, 2026.

According to the Police, preliminary investigations suggest that some youth engaged in a series of criminal acts, including looting shops, setting an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer ablaze, vandalising the Oko Anadwo Palace and an astro turf facility, and attacking mobile money vendors.

The disturbances reportedly created widespread fear and panic among residents of the community.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, the Police said the arrests were made during a special operation carried out by the Eastern South Regional Police Command with support from the National Operations Directorate.

The operation also led to the retrieval of two locally manufactured firearms, quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, suspected tramadol and Viagra tablets, as well as several mobile phones believed to be relevant to the ongoing investigation.

The Police said all 258 suspects remain in custody and are assisting with investigations as efforts continue to identify those directly responsible for the various offences committed during the unrest.

The Regional Command assured residents that adequate security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order and safeguard lives and property.

“The Eastern South Regional Police Command assures residents that adequate security measures remain in place to safeguard lives and property.”

The Police also appealed to the public to volunteer credible information that could assist the investigation and urged residents, particularly the youth, to remain law-abiding and refrain from actions capable of disturbing the peace.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all persons found culpable are brought to justice in accordance with the law.