The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning to the youth of Tema, stating that any future attacks on installations or personnel will be met with a suitable response.
This caution comes after a vehicle belonging to the Eastern Naval Command of the Ghana Navy was attacked by a crowd participating in a festival in Tema Newtown around 7:53 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024, resulting in damage to the vehicle.
“Three of the Naval personnel onboard the vehicle also sustained severe injuries and were sent to the Tema Naval Base Medical Centre for treatment. In the course of the confrontation, three suspects were arrested by the naval personnel.
“They were subsequently handed over to the Tema Newtown District Police for further investigations,” a press release signed by E. Aggrey-Quarshie on Saturday, April 13, read.
Col Aggrey reported that the mob, believed to be among the festival participants, later assaulted the Tema Naval Base with stones and other objects in an attempt to free their colleagues.
At a stage, the security of the Base was threatened, and to protect the sensitive installations in the Base, warning shots were fired to repel the attack.
He later reported that the Police confirmed that two civilians were brought dead to the Tema General Hospital. The cause of death is still under investigation.
According to E. Aggrey-Quarshie, the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces have commenced investigations into the incident of attack by some Tema youths.
“Findings of the investigations will be made available in due course. The GAF commiserates with the bereaved families and urges calm to be maintained by all parties while the incident is being investigated.”