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Eastern Regional Police Command Announces Comprehensive Security Measures for 2025 Odwira Festival in Akropong
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Eastern Regional Police Command Announces Comprehensive Security Measures for 2025 Odwira Festival in Akropong

The Eastern Regional Police Command has announced extensive security arrangements to ensure peace, safety, and order throughout this year’s Odwira Festival celebrations in Akropong, organized by the Chiefs and people of Akwapim. In a statement signed by Superintendent Ebenezer Tetteh, Head of Public Affairs for the Eastern Region, the Command assured the general public, particularly those travelling from across the country to participate in the festivities, that adequate security will be provided before, during, and after the festival. This year’s Odwira Festival commenced on Monday, October 20, 2025, and will climax on Friday, October 24, 2025, with a grand durbar of Chiefs and other commemorative activities. To maintain law and order, the Police Command outlined several key secu...
Police Arraign 34 Suspects Over Ahwerase Shooting Incident
Crime

Police Arraign 34 Suspects Over Ahwerase Shooting Incident

The Eastern Regional Police Command has arraigned thirty-four (34) suspects, including six (6) traditional leaders, in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred at Ahwerase in the Eastern Region during a ritual to lift the ban on noise-making ahead of the annual Odwira Festival. The unfortunate incident resulted in the death of one individual, identified as Isaac Nana Kwasi, and left three others injured. The injured persons are currently receiving medical treatment at the Aburi Presbyterian Hospital (KOM), while the body of the deceased has been deposited for preservation and autopsy. According to a statement from the Police, the suspects have been charged with rioting with offensive weapons and causing unlawful harm. Investigations revealed that the disturbances erupte...
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