Police Arrest Dr Gyato Over Race Course Demolition

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has apprehended Dr. Clemence Gyato, according to reported information. The arrest took place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as part of an investigation into the alleged unauthorized demolition of buildings and structures situated at the Borteyman location of the Accra Race Course in Accra. Dr. Gyato is presently under police custody and is actively cooperating with the CID in their probe into the incident.

The police issued a statement yesterday detailing that the investigation aimed to uncover the full set of circumstances surrounding the demolition. However, the police have not disclosed the precise allegations against Dr. Gyato or elucidated his supposed role in the demolition. Moreover, the police have not indicated whether any additional persons have been arrested or if further arrests are anticipated.

The CID's investigation is set to determine the circumstances surrounding the demolition of the buildings and structures, as well as the individuals potentially implicated in the incident. The police described the demolition as unlawful but did not offer any specifics regarding court orders, permissions, or other legal matters connected to the destruction of the properties. Dr. Gyato remains in custody, awaiting further developments from the ongoing investigation.