Corporal Emmanuel Asamoah, one of the three police officers who died in a horrific accident at Kyekyewere, along the Accra-Kumasi Highway on March 27, 2024, has been laid to rest.
The burial service occurred on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Agogo in the Asante Akim North Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The solemn service drew mourners from far and near, including colleagues from the Ghana Police Service to mourn with the family.
Some of the attendees were COP: Okyere Darko, Director of legal and Prosecution, COP Frimpong Wilfred Boahen, Director of Special Duties, DCOP Gabriel Waabu, Director of Research and Planning and ACP Opuni Kojo Abroakwah Esq, Regional Commander Ashanti Central among other Senior Police Officers.
Corporal Asamoah and two others; Chief Inspector Michael Adzaho and PW Inspector Theresa Zampiah, were in a convoy heading towards Kwahu to ensure peace and security ahead of the Kwahu Easter celebrations when the unexpected happened.
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Unfortunately, when the white Formed Police Unit (FPU) van reached Kyekyewere, its tires burst, causing the vehicle to somersault and land in a ditch.
The force of the accident resulted in the doors of the vehicle coming off, leading to the ejection of the three officers.
They were rushed to the Suhum Government Hospital, where the three officers were confirmed dead.