Breaking Suspect stabs police officer to death in Berekum

Sources explained to SoireeNews that, the deceased was stabbed by suspect Yaw Peprah who has been on police's wanted list for various criminal offenses.

“While the suspect was being taken to charge office for his statement to be taken, he removed a knife from his pocket and stabbed the officer to death”, reports narrated.

“After stabbing the officer, the suspect then took on his heels where he was re-arrested by the townsfolks who also then beat him to death”.

Meanwhile, the Police Command confirming the incident on their national Facebook platform has cautioned the media and witnesses to hold on to announce the identity of the officer until further consultations with the family and relative by the police counseling team is done 

Soiree News sympathizes with the family of the police officer, the Ghana Police Service as well as friends of the law enforcer. May his soul rest in perfect peace

Below is the police official statement

The Police Administration, with a heavy heart, wishes to announce that a Police officer has been stabbed to death and in the process, the violent suspect was also shot and killed.  

The sad incident happened in the Bono Region and further details will be given after we have duly informed the family and the next-of-kin of the late officer.

Meanwhile, we respectfully urge the public, especially the Media not to put the name of the officer and any sensitive details about the incident in the media until the family is duly briefed.