Residents of Kraboa–Coaltar in the Eastern Region are calling for an urgent and independent investigation into what they describe as a pattern of injustice and police inaction following two violent and troubling incidents in their community.
The group, identifying itself as the Concerned People of Kraboa–Coaltar, has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau (PIPS), and the Office of the President to intervene immediately.
In a statement issued by the group, they allege that in January 2025, a shooting incident in Kraboa claimed several lives and injured others.
According to eyewitness accounts, a destooled traditional leader, Barima Okekremesi Asiedu II, and his associates were allegedly behind the attack.
However, the group claims that despite these allegations, the prime suspect has not been arrested or questioned.
The residents further allege that the Ayensuano District Police Commander, DSP Nartey, is aware of the suspect’s whereabouts but has failed to act — a situation they say has eroded public trust in the local police command.
The community’s anger deepened following a separate incident on October 4, 2025, during which a resident identified as Tetteh David Parry was reportedly arrested at a funeral in Coaltar.
Witnesses say the unarmed man was wrongly accused of possessing a firearm — a claim the community believes was fabricated to shift attention away from the unresolved January killings.
“The police claim some community boys brought the alleged firearm to them. We are calling for their arrest and an independent forensic analysis of the weapon to determine who actually handled it,” the statement read.
The group has outlined several demands, including a joint investigation by CHRAJ, PIPS, and the Ministry of National Security into both incidents, suspension of the Ayensuano District Police Commander and the Crime Officer, and forensic testing of the weapon in question.
They are also calling for witness protection measures and a public report on the findings to restore confidence in the Ghana Police Service.
“We wish to emphasise that our actions are peaceful, lawful, and grounded in our constitutional right to seek justice and protection from abuse of authority,” the group noted, warning that if no action is taken within 14 days, they will explore civil and legal remedies and draw national and international attention to the issue.
