2 persons allegedly died in a clash between Akatsi youths and the Police

2 persons allegedly died in a clash between Akatsi youths and the Police - CastinoStudiosgh

DJ CASTINO-0247064569 April 10, 2022

2 persons allegedly died in a clash between Akatsi youths and the Police - CastinoStudiosgh

An operation by the Police to keep sanity in Akatsi in the Volta Region has resulted in the death of three persons in the Akatsi South Municipality.

A police riot van is reported to have forcefully hit three youths on a motorcycle leading to the death of one of them identified as Setor.

This happened when the police are chasing after these guys suspected to be culprits of a robbery case that occurred on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Hamza Adamu was also alleged to have been killed by live bullets from police guns during a clash between the youth and the police on Sunday morning, 10th April 2022.

The youth were said to have gone protesting against the alleged involvement of the Police in the death of the young man “Setor” on Saturday, 9th April 2022.

Etornam Avulekpe, who was buried last month, is alleged to have also died from Police brutality.

In a facebook post by Selorm Ameza sighted by Castino Studios, the police on Saturday, April 9, 2022, gave the 3 guys a hot chase who they believed were linked to a recent robbery incident.

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The guys thinking they were being chased for an overloading offense sped off.

According to the Facebook user, “the Police rammed into the three guys on a motorcycle with their Riot Control Van. They smashed the guys on the motorbike with their Van onto the guard reels used to barricade the side of the road.”

When the Police were contacted, they confirmed the incident indicating “men are on the ground to maintain order.

However, more details are yet to be revealed concerning the incident.