Calm has returned to Larteh Akuapem after scores of irate youth, on Saturday, went on rampage in the area.
The youth, in an attempt to destool the Lartehhene and Benkumhene of the Akuapem Traditional area, Osabarimah Asiedu Oko Ababio, reportedly fired gun shots and tried to burn down the chief’s palace.
However the Eastern region Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Ayisi, told Citi News that they have taken certain steps to bring the situation under control.
According to Chief Superintendent Ayisi, the police “are on the ground protecting the palace” and surveilling “all other necessary places we think people may destroy.”
He added that the police were not as yet sure of “the cause of the chieftaincy problem” but were committed to ensuring that peace is maintained.”
“In order that there will be no violence, we are here.”
“We won’t allow anybody to act violently and we are sure there will be no problem,” he said.
