The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a suspect who was involved in a violent clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the capital Accra’s Mamobi area over the weekend.
According to the police, the suspect goes by the alias “Fatau Motorway”. Now on the run from the law and declared wanted, he was captured on video wielding a weapon during the reported disturbance.
The clash between the rival supporters escalated into bitter violence and led to the arrest of one person, with others suspects, including the said Fatau Motorway, are still being hunted by the security service.
In a statement released by the police, in which the suspects photos were attached, they appealed to the public to assist with his arrest stating: “ [the suspect is] identified by his pseudonym as Fatau Motorway…and we urge members of the public to support us with credible information as we continue our intelligence-led operation to get him and other perpetrators arrested to face justice.”
The incident has raised concerns about political tensions between the two major parties ahead of the December general elections.
However, the police are calling for calm and encouraging the public to cooperate with their intelligence-led operations in tracking down the suspect and any other involved parties. The latest development follows a commitment by law enforcement to ensure that those responsible for the disturbances face justice.