Police have apprehended Kofi Donkor, a 27-year-old taxi driver, for allegedly striking a police officer, Constable Ernest Opare, who was on duty at Agona Swedru in the Central region.
The incident occurred at the Agona Swedru Chief Palace junction, where Constable Opare was directing traffic on the busy dual carriage road.
According to police sources, the driver, operating a vehicle with registration number GW 6086-22, was observed driving on the road’s shoulders.
The impatient and reportedly speeding driver allegedly ran over the police officer.
Constable Ernest Opare sustained severe injuries to his back and hands and was swiftly taken to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital for medical attention.
Currently, he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.
The taxi driver is now in police custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations into the incident.