Police Initiate Investigations Into Reported Attack On Asantehene's Convoy

• The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into the alleged attack on the Asantehene's convoy
• The monarch's fleet was pelted with stones on his return from a funeral in Nkoranza at Techiman
• The police have urged all involved to remain calm while they investigate and search for perpetrators

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the alleged attack on the Asantehene’s convoy at Techiman in the Bono East Region.

According to media reports, local youth at Techiman allegedly pelted buses that were part of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s retinue while he was returning from a funeral in Nkoranza.

In a statement addressing the incident, the Ghana Police Service assured the public of their commitment to uncovering the facts of the case.

They added that they are engaging with the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi and other key stakeholders in Techiman to aid the investigation.

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In the meantime, the Ghana Police Service has urged Ghanaians to remain calm as they work to resolve the issue and find the perpetrators.

Manhyia denies attack on Asantehene

Earlier, the Manhyia Palace dismissed reports indicating that the Asantehene's convoy en route to Kumasi after a funeral had been attacked.

This is after footage of an alleged attack on some buses accompanying Otumfuo to a funeral by some youth of Techiman surfaced on Monday, December 2, 2024.

The incident reportedly occurred due to an earlier incident at Techiman.

However, a statement by the Manhyia Palace indicated that the reports were mere speculation and unfounded.

Manhyia further urged the public to disregard the misinformation.

Netizens who saw the response from the Manhyia Palace regarding the incident were unhappy with the alleged cover-up.

Woman explains what led to the attack

YEN.com.gh reported that a video of a Ghanaian lady explaining the reported attack on the Asantehene's entourage has surfaced online

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She claimed in the viral video that the attack was a result of what she described as 'gross disrespect' towards the people of Techiman.

Netizens who saw the video of the lady's account were divided in the comments section and had mixed reactions to her allegations.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh