In the latest update on the shooting incident at the Maamobi political walk, the Ghana Police Service has announced that they have arrested one suspect.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 14, the police assured the public that investigations into the violent clash are still ongoing while promising to arrest the remaining suspects to face the law.
“So far, one person has been arrested in connection with the incident and the police are working around the clock to get all identified perpetrators arrested to face justice,” the statement.
This comes after an earlier statement announced that the police had launched a manhunt for the persons involved in the disturbances on Sunday, October 13.
What was intended to be a peaceful political campaign walk by supporters of the NDC and NPP at Maamobi in Accra turned bloody when two persons were shot.
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The Sunday incident also left others with varying degrees of injuries.
According to eyewitnesses, the clash occurred between supporters of the NPP and the NDC during the routine keep-fit walk.
The event, organized by both parties as part of their campaign activities every weekend, turned chaotic when motorcycle riders from each faction clashed.
An argument ensued over which group would pass through a particular area first.
The encounter resulted in a verbal altercation which escalated into a free-for-all fight.
A member of one of the parties pulled out a gun and fired several shots.
It took the intervention of the police to de-escalate the situation.
Below is the full statement
