Stray bullet hits Okada rider in Nima clash

Okada rider was hit by a stray bullet during the clashes in Nima, a suburb of Accra on Tuesday January 18, reports indicate.

Police have arrested seven persons in connection with a shooting incident.

According to Acting Director-General of the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Kwesi Ofori, two of the seven are on admission under security guard.

Police Contained Nima Violence

The Police strongly intervene in the Nima violence and brought the situation under control. Meanwhile, the suspected criminals are being pursued to face justice.

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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 18, 2022

The incident happened in the evening when two rivalry groups clashed.

“Nima, a suburb of Accra witnessed gangsterism and mass violence around 3:30pm and the police quickly and immediately intervened”, ACP Kwesi Ofori told pressmen.

One person who was shot is said to be responding well to treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.

By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana