A married woman named Veronica Arthur has come forward with serious accusations against a group of police officers in Nkroful, a community in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region. According to Veronica, she and her husband, Sixtus Arthur, were rudely awakened around 1:00 am on Tuesday, July 12 when a gang of about 15 men forcefully entered their room claiming to be police officers.
In a distressing account shared with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Connect FM’s Omanabapa morning show, Veronica revealed that one of the officers not only arrested her husband but also physically assaulted her. In the midst of the chaos, this officer grabbed her waist and tore apart her precious waist beads. “We were peacefully sleeping when we heard a loud knock on the door. Upon opening, we were confronted by these men who claimed to be police officers. They barged into our room, searching for my husband. I tried to reason with them, but they pushed me away. I urgently needed to use the bathroom, but one officer held me back forcefully, resulting in the destruction of my waist beads. When I returned to the room, I witnessed them manhandling my husband for no apparent reason,” she alleged, clearly distressed by the traumatic incident.
According to Veronica, only one of the officers was in uniform and carried a pump action gun, while the rest wielded spanners, creating a truly intimidating atmosphere. The exact cause of the arrest remains unknown, leaving the family desperate for answers. Naana Yaaba, the mother of the suspect, expressed her frustration at the futile attempts to locate her son. “We have visited the Central, Harbor, and Sekondi police stations, hoping to find any information about his whereabouts, but to no avail. We are left in the dark, not knowing where he has been taken,” she narrated, her voice filled with worry and uncertainty.
It is believed that this arrest may be linked to the ongoing chieftaincy issues in the community. The suspect, Sixtus Arthur, serves as the secretary to the substantive chief, Nana Kobina Gyan II. However, the specific crime leading to his arrest remains unclear at this time. It is important to note that the narrations provided by Veronica and her family are currently allegations, and further investigation is required to determine the truth behind the incident.
In conclusion, it is deeply troubling to hear about Veronica Arthur’s ordeal and the alleged assault and unjust arrest of her husband by supposed police officers. This incident highlights the need for a thorough investigation to shed light on the truth and bring justice to the situation. The community of Nkroful and the public at large deserve answers and reassurance that such acts will not go unpunished.
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