Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has said no one has the right to attack men in uniform.
He explained that the youths should not confront the police if they have any problem, as there are the right channels to do so.
The Regional Minister condemned the violent incident that followed a confrontation between suspected illegal mining operators and the police.
According to him, no one has the right to mobilise and attack men in uniform.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 26, the Ashanti Regional Minister said, “Over the weekend, there was an unfortunate incident involving some residents of Jacobu and police personnel, which led to the death of one person.
“I must condemn, without fear of contradiction, the mobilisation and attack on men in uniform. No one has the right to do that. That confrontation was avoidable, and any loss of life is deeply regrettable.”
“My condolences go to the family. The Municipal Chief Executive has engaged them, and although they are remorseful and seeking access to the body, I want to assure them that the process will be expedited. However, investigations and due process must be followed,” he stated.
He added, “I want to assure the youth that if you have any problem, do not confront the police. The police are your friends. There are legally available channels through which grievances can be addressed, rather than mobilising and attacking men in uniform”.
“We are engaging the community to secure their cooperation and ensure that the right investigations are carried out,” he added.
His comments follow the attack of a Police patrol that led to one person being killed and others injured.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during the Ghana Police Officers’ routine patrol.
According to the information gathered, the police patrol team seized a firearm belonging to the illegal miners, which led to the wild confrontation.
On January 24, in a post on Facebook, the police revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday, January 23, 2026, while officers were on routine patrol duties.
According to the Police, the officers had earlier retrieved a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy and instructed him to direct the owner of the weapon to report to the police.
Nevertheless, while the patrol team was returning, they were confronted by a crowd of about 100 people who blocked the road.
The group, suspected illegal mining operators, were armed with cutlasses and firearms, and reportedly assaulted the officers and seized a service rifle.
One individual who took possession of the rifle was shot by the police, while another suspect sustained injury, adding that the service rifle was successfully recovered.
In the viral video shared by Asaase Radio on Facebook, the escalated confrontation resulted in one police officer firing warning shots in the air, but another Police officer fired at the illegal miners as they attempted to bolt from the scene, which resulted in fatality and three injuries.
Meanwhile, the Amansie Central District Security Council (DISEC) has ordered an investigation into the incident.