Nine suspects remanded over assault on police officers at Tweapease SHS Park

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The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded nine suspects into Prisons custody in connection with an assault on police officers at the Tweapease Senior High School Park in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects are Joshua Frimpong, also known as Joey B; Bannor Williams; Isaac Dwumfour, also known as Sporty; Evans Bannor, also known as Pressure King; Asiedu Ronald, also known as Case Close; Sarfo Alex, also known as Okele; Yaw Alex; Obidiaba Desmond; and Agyemang Emmanuel.

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They were arraigned before the Obuasi Circuit Court on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, and charged with assault on public officers. The court subsequently remanded them into custody to aid ongoing investigations.

The case follows a viral video that circulated on social media, showing police officers being attacked while on duty at the Tweapease Senior High School Park. According to preliminary information, the suspects, together with other accomplices currently at large, allegedly assaulted the officers during the incident.

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Police investigations into the matter are ongoing as efforts continue to identify and arrest other individuals involved in the attack.

Meanwhile, the Police Service has cautioned the public that attacks on law enforcement officers will not be tolerated, stressing that anyone who assaults police personnel will be pursued, arrested, and made to face the full rigours of the law.

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