The police have increased their presence at the Ayawaso North Municipal Assembly following a looting incident by some angry youth.
A widely shared video on social media showed a group of individuals looting items such as refrigerators and other electrical appliances from the assembly.
When the Ghana News Agency (GNA) arrived at the assembly, around ten police officers were stationed at the premises.
The assembly building was largely deserted, with only the police and a few staff members present.
In connection with the ongoing investigations into the looting and property damage across the country, the police have arrested 18 more individuals.
In total, 80 suspects have been apprehended in relation to the looting incidents.
The police have assured the public that, in collaboration with other security agencies, they have implemented additional measures to prevent further looting incidents nationwide.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, a staff member of the assembly, who requested anonymity, revealed that the looted items included chest freezers, refrigerators, sewing machines, and other items intended for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
He explained that the items were typically distributed to PWDs by the social welfare unit of the assembly.
The staff member also mentioned that the social welfare unit’s door had been forcibly broken by the looters, a detail reflected in the viral video.
He expressed hope that the police would thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the culprits to justice because the stolen items were meant for the most vulnerable members of society.
