The Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has taken over investigations into the March 17, 2022 shooting incident in Wa, Upper West Region, which resulted in the death of a lecturer.
“The CID Headquarters has taken over the investigation into the circumstances leading to a shooting incident on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Wa, which claimed one life.”
In a statement dated March 19, 2022, and signed by the Director-General – Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, the police assured the bereaved families that a full-scale and thorough investigation would be conducted, and the perpetrators would be prosecuted.
“The Police Administration wishes to reassure the family that the incident will be thoroughly investigated.” Anyone found to be complicit in the incident will face legal consequences.”
The police department also stated that patrol in the area has been increased to prevent such incidents from occurring.
“The Administration also wishes to state that day and night patrols in the area have been increased to deter any criminal-minded elements.”
The shooting occurred a few metres away from the Wa SSNIT Flat, killing 64-year-old Stephen Mani, a retired lecturer at Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, after a scuffle over a parcel of family land.
During the scuffle, Mr Mani was hit by a stray bullet. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Wa Municipal Hospital.
Four other people were hit by stray bullets and are being treated at the same hospital. They are said to be in critical condition.
These five, however, are said to have no connection to the alleged family land dispute.
The police also revealed that the IGP spoke with the deceased family and assured them that every perpetrator in the case would be brought to justice, while also commiserating with them.
