Police restore calm at Manso-Nseina after shooting leaves one dead, officer injured
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command says calm has been restored at Manso-Nseina in the Ashanti Region following a shooting incident that left one person dead and a police officer injured.
On Friday, October 16, 2026, an incident of violence erupted in Manso-Nseina, a town in Ghana's Ashanti region, leaving one person dead and a police officer injured. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command reported that calm has since been restored in the area.
According to initial investigations, the confrontation between a police team and a group of youths was triggered when the mob attacked the officers, demanding the release of a suspect. This suspect had been arrested for a narcotics-related offence. During the clash, one individual was shot, and a police officer was also injured.
The deceased's body was taken to the morgue for further examination, while the wounded officer is receiving medical care. Following the incident, the Ashanti South Regional Commander, along with a team of officers, visited the scene and held discussions with community leaders to help restore order.
As investigations continue, the police have intensified security measures in the community to ensure public safety.
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