One person has been killed and a police officer injured following a shooting incident involving police personnel and some youth at Manso-Nseina in the Ashanti Region.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command said it had restored calm in the community on Friday, October 16, 2026, after the incident.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting occurred when a group of youth allegedly attacked a police team and demanded the release of a suspect arrested in connection with a narcotics-related offence.
The confrontation resulted in one person being shot dead, while a police officer sustained injuries.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at a morgue for preservation and autopsy, while the injured officer is receiving medical treatment.
The Regional Police Commander and a team of officers subsequently visited the community, where they engaged local leaders as part of efforts to maintain peace and prevent further disturbances.
The police said security had been intensified in the area following the incident.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the shooting.
