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Police Coporal Dies From Suspect's Wounds?

Wed, 17 Sep 1997 Source: --

Sunyani (Brong Ahafo), Sept. 8, A police Corporal, Charles Dogbey, 30, died today at the Sunyani Government Hospital from wounds allegedly inflicted on him by a suspect he was arresting for stealing a bunch of plantain at Bomaa near Duayaw-Nkwanta at the weekend. The suspect, whose identity was not readily available, was said to have pierced Corporal Dogbey's eyes with a pointed implement believed to be a chisel, Kwesi Arthur , treasurer and Mr. Mohammed Quaye, organiser were elected unoppsed. In his acceptance speech, Mr Obestebi-Lamptey expressed his gratitude for the trust reposed in him. He said there is no loser in the election but rather the NPP is the winner and that they should all join hands to enable the party to win the next elections Mr Blankson thanked him and promised to support him for the good of the party. Mr Agyenim-Boateng who had earlier sworn the officials into office thanked members for showing political maturity. Among the observers were Mr. Osafo Marfo MP for Oda and Mr. Kan Dapaa shadow minister for mines and energy.

Sunyani (Brong Ahafo), Sept. 8, A police Corporal, Charles Dogbey, 30, died today at the Sunyani Government Hospital from wounds allegedly inflicted on him by a suspect he was arresting for stealing a bunch of plantain at Bomaa near Duayaw-Nkwanta at the weekend. The suspect, whose identity was not readily available, was said to have pierced Corporal Dogbey's eyes with a pointed implement believed to be a chisel, Kwesi Arthur , treasurer and Mr. Mohammed Quaye, organiser were elected unoppsed. In his acceptance speech, Mr Obestebi-Lamptey expressed his gratitude for the trust reposed in him. He said there is no loser in the election but rather the NPP is the winner and that they should all join hands to enable the party to win the next elections Mr Blankson thanked him and promised to support him for the good of the party. Mr Agyenim-Boateng who had earlier sworn the officials into office thanked members for showing political maturity. Among the observers were Mr. Osafo Marfo MP for Oda and Mr. Kan Dapaa shadow minister for mines and energy.

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