Six suspects have been apprehended in connection with the brutal killing of Lance Corporal Gideon Adu Boakye, a prison officer from Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The incident occurred on September 29, 2024, in Kasoa Iron City.
The Ghana Prisons Service has confirmed that those in custody include four women and two men. The suspects have been remanded as authorities continue their investigation into the tragic event.
Lance Corporal Adu Boakye, who had been visiting relatives in Kasoa at the time, was allegedly attacked by a group of unknown individuals, resulting in his death.
The Prisons Service, collaborating closely with the police, is determined to uncover the full details surrounding the attack and has pledged to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
In a statement, the Service strongly condemned the act of “instant justice” and advised the public to alert authorities about any suspicious activities rather than resorting to vigilante actions, which, they noted, often result in harm to innocent people.
The Prisons Service expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased officer and called for calm among their personnel, assuring them that steps are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.