A suspect identified as Kwabena Mensah has died by drowning. He was in a river near Ofankor. This happened during a police raid.
The Criminal Investigations Department was carrying out the operation. They aimed to arrest individuals suspected of criminal activities in the area. The raid was part of community policing efforts.
Mensah attempted to escape from the officers. He ran towards the river. He entered the water to evade capture.
He was unsuccessful in reaching the other side. Mensah drowned in the river. His body was later recovered.
A Ghana Police Service spokesperson confirmed the incident. The spokesperson stated that investigations into the exact circumstances are underway. The raid was a lawful police operation.
The public is reminded that attempting to escape lawful arrest can have serious consequences. Police always advise individuals to cooperate with law enforcement.