Police justifies killing during Adenta demolition

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cha 11 years ago

The whole system is corrupt and filfthy

The whole system is corrupt and filfthy
Ghanaman 11 years ago

Is there a video of the exercise? They should release it.

Is there a video of the exercise? They should release it.
kabokabo 11 years ago

The police should have used tear gas or rubber bullet to neutralize the machete power of that man. Ghana police for you! shooting from a close range.!!!!

The police should have used tear gas or rubber bullet to neutralize the machete power of that man. Ghana police for you! shooting from a close range.!!!!
change them 11 years ago

u guys are so blinded by politics that u refuse to see beyond the political masks covering your faces. do u think policemen are mad to be killing people just like that? why is it that he was the only one who was shot? a polic ...
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u guys are so blinded by politics that u refuse to see beyond the political masks covering your faces. do u think policemen are mad to be killing people just like that? why is it that he was the only one who was shot? a policeman was recently killed in the ashanti region, before his assailant was killed. you people came out insulting the constable who killed this assailant and called him a fool for allowing his fellow policeman to be killed before killing the assailant. had the constable killed this assailant earlier and prevented his colleague from being killed, u these same people will come out to say the police was lying. it seems u actually want a policeman to die before u believe the policeman was being attacked. fools, that's what u are. when commenting try to be objective and stop playing politics with such sensitive issues.
consider 11 years ago

Do not move the body, let BNI or Maham go see himself if there is any deadly weapon at the spot which the demonaical stupid ghana police claimed the man was carrying.Approaching to ask question doesn't neccesitate killing or ...
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Do not move the body, let BNI or Maham go see himself if there is any deadly weapon at the spot which the demonaical stupid ghana police claimed the man was carrying.Approaching to ask question doesn't neccesitate killing or even if he is a land guard, he has the right to question
Ali Atuku 11 years ago

That idiot was being tough and the police showed him that they won't sit to be butchered again.

That idiot was being tough and the police showed him that they won't sit to be butchered again.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Sad the guy is dead but Ghanaians should learn that even in Developed Countries, you don't mes with police. It is just in Ghana and parts of Africa that civilians are afraid of soldiers. In the USA and Canada, soldiers do not ...
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Sad the guy is dead but Ghanaians should learn that even in Developed Countries, you don't mes with police. It is just in Ghana and parts of Africa that civilians are afraid of soldiers. In the USA and Canada, soldiers do not even mess with police. If the guy had a gun and threatened the police, then he should blame himself for his death. In the developed World, the police can use live bullets or taser guns which have 50,000 volts snd can be deadly.You obey their commands and if you feel abused, you sue them
Mena Oye 11 years ago

They harass developers and owners of land throughout Ghana! This has been going on for years. Ghanaians deserve to live and develop their properties in peace! Death to land guards!

They harass developers and owners of land throughout Ghana! This has been going on for years. Ghanaians deserve to live and develop their properties in peace! Death to land guards!
Maame 11 years ago

You are right, and even here in America if you have a weapon with you , you don't go near a policeman if you do you get killed.The family members always defend their bad guys, they do that here too.Oooh he is a good kid and a ...
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You are right, and even here in America if you have a weapon with you , you don't go near a policeman if you do you get killed.The family members always defend their bad guys, they do that here too.Oooh he is a good kid and all that, when they know very well he is a criminal.Landguards are lawless and they nee
Maame 11 years ago

Landguards are lawless and notorious and they need to be taught sense.

Landguards are lawless and notorious and they need to be taught sense.

CHARCOAL SELLER. 11 years ago

In a previous article on the same topic, people occupying the land said that they given notice to vacate, but ignored it because they were warned several times in the past and nothing happened, based on this statement, it see ...
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In a previous article on the same topic, people occupying the land said that they given notice to vacate, but ignored it because they were warned several times in the past and nothing happened, based on this statement, it seems as though the authorities did everything correctly and the squatters are at fault.

I am truly sorry that the young man has lost his life, however if he was a so-called land guard who was arrogant enough to confront the police with a weapon, then the policeman's action was justified.

The majority of Ghanaians are decent law abiding people, but there are some who thinks that they can do whatever they like, (including some police personnel,) if law breakers are allowed to have their way, Ghana will be on it's way to becoming a lawless/failed state.

Ghana is peaceful and safe because the people are civilized and the country's security forces are doing a beautiful job towards that end,

To those who always complain about Ghana police being brutal, try living abroad and see the number of unarmed civilians who are gunned down in the streets and in their homes by police, in so-called advanced countries, then compare them to Ghana police and see who is more brutal than whom.
Old dog 11 years ago

Its very unfortunate the way you are talking. Nobody expects the Police to be attacked or manhandled or killed in any way. The right has to be done. Put the political sentiments off and justify the shooting. I guess u go buy ...
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Its very unfortunate the way you are talking. Nobody expects the Police to be attacked or manhandled or killed in any way. The right has to be done. Put the political sentiments off and justify the shooting. I guess u go buy a crate of eggs and fowl for the Policeman who killed a fellow human being instead of protecting and preserving as the service demands
DAN 11 years ago

GHANA POLICE ARE SAVAGES JUST LIKE THE BUSH PEOPLE

GHANA POLICE ARE SAVAGES JUST LIKE THE BUSH PEOPLE
insight to the bone 11 years ago

the year has started and now that its evident the people can not be fooled or lied to any longer by the ndc regime we now see the traitors of the Akan cause within the npp raising their heads talking shit . these people are s ...
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the year has started and now that its evident the people can not be fooled or lied to any longer by the ndc regime we now see the traitors of the Akan cause within the npp raising their heads talking shit . these people are so morally bankrupt that they sold the gold to foreigners thus giving the golden goose away and we the silent majority loose 10 to 15 billion dollars a year. k4 was appointed UN envoy not because he he was a man of integrity and justice rather because in a very sophisticated legal manner disrobed the people of ghana of their wealth and handed it over to multinational corporations . these corporations continue to flare gas so much so the the white snow has turned black from soot ,farming land in nigeria has become barren and poisonous so they as this greedy fool to publicly sanction the rape of this planet . we say good riddance if it means he will no longer interfere in our destiny. alan cash our so called minister of industry didnt implement a single program for industrialization and is now blaming others for his incompetence and stupidity. k4 did not encourage the unity of the Akans rather exploited the diaspora (mainly fantis ) when they came and frustrated any effort for them to bring their potentials and capital home . the few that came were victims of outrageous shakedowns and institutional blackmail for monies . yes we were not blind and we rejoiced when nana akufo addo came and tried to clean house , hopefully ken agyapong continues and rids the party of these corrupt and morally bankrupt infiltrators. pepeni is broken and is no more a respected factor. this time we shall also expose the criminal element hiding in the shadows of the npp as the truth will make us stronger and give us a chance to turn the country around . for over 50 years every govt has failed us due to our own laziness and our ignoring the truth. k4 in his manhyia only politics caused divisions among the Akans , with his politics of favoritism and cronyism systematically denying the majority any true participation in the riches of the land just like we see today in this merchant bank deal , very similar to that shameful hotel deal his son did . all these deals are legal but morally bankrupt just as giving govt bungalows to officials yet the taxi driver or market woman can never dream of such a right or blessing . this political oligarchy only functions when they see some personal benefit for themselves and so we continue to advocate for war or revolution that will clean all of them from the face of this earth . long live the republic of Akan
DAN 11 years ago

AND SKIN THE COLOR OF FECES,SHIT,CRAP,TURD,SCAT TO MARK YOU FOR ETERNAL DAMNATION!!! 666

AND SKIN THE COLOR OF FECES,SHIT,CRAP,TURD,SCAT TO MARK YOU FOR ETERNAL DAMNATION!!! 666
the truth 11 years ago

you are an embarrassment bro. Stop behaving like a tribalistic bigot.

you are an embarrassment bro. Stop behaving like a tribalistic bigot.
Aponkye 11 years ago

We are tired of criminals parading as land guards! The police must shoot all of them! They are a menace to the peace and security of Ghana!

We are tired of criminals parading as land guards! The police must shoot all of them! They are a menace to the peace and security of Ghana!
Koffi Parker 11 years ago

It's everywhere,the scent of corruption,as naked as daylight,yes my bruda who investigate the Police,for your information only Police can investigate Police,"they have a code" to protect themselves.that's why they die miserab ...
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It's everywhere,the scent of corruption,as naked as daylight,yes my bruda who investigate the Police,for your information only Police can investigate Police,"they have a code" to protect themselves.that's why they die miserably and without dignity,all over the world they are the same.
Danso TDOT 11 years ago

My sympathy to the deceased family. I do not trust Ghana police after my encounter with them last december when I visited Ghana. However, I can't stand the sight of these hoodlums called landguards. These guys are dangerou ...
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My sympathy to the deceased family. I do not trust Ghana police after my encounter with them last december when I visited Ghana. However, I can't stand the sight of these hoodlums called landguards. These guys are dangerous and every effort must be made by the state to get rid of them...

In a lawful nation like we would want Ghana to be, there shouldn't be any room for miscreats like these landguards!
JK 11 years ago

The police are probably telling the truth.

What questions was this guy asking the policeman?

Why did he have a machete, if indeed he was carrying one?

The police are probably telling the truth.

What questions was this guy asking the policeman?

Why did he have a machete, if indeed he was carrying one?

Nii 11 years ago

Do Ghana Police Know anything about rubber bullets?People are protesting over what they think belongs to them.Calling them Land guards no not justify death.The word Land guards was never used in Ghana until migrants started a ...
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Do Ghana Police Know anything about rubber bullets?People are protesting over what they think belongs to them.Calling them Land guards no not justify death.The word Land guards was never used in Ghana until migrants started arriving in Accra from other regions after Ghana gained Independence.
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

This is the problem with a typical Ghanaian Male. They think they know it all, but in reality, Ghanaian men don't know shit.

Ghana Police no matter what you perceive them to be, need to plant the seed of fear in us citizen ...
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This is the problem with a typical Ghanaian Male. They think they know it all, but in reality, Ghanaian men don't know shit.

Ghana Police no matter what you perceive them to be, need to plant the seed of fear in us citizens. Nobody fears or respects the Ghana Police, and they seem to have limited powers or training, and of course under-equipped.

By the way Nii, please as the robbers, land guards, and all other criminals to carry plastic machetes, then the police can carry rubber bullets. I just hope the Police exercises the same degree of force to control these street hawkers, taxi and tro-tro drivers. SHOOT TO KILL...
cosika from UK 11 years ago

I think the gov. Must do something about the behavior of Ghana police. Is only Africa police that kill someone and say. Iam defending myself
It happen in south Africa now in Ghana. That is a big shame to the police in Ghan ...
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I think the gov. Must do something about the behavior of Ghana police. Is only Africa police that kill someone and say. Iam defending myself
It happen in south Africa now in Ghana. That is a big shame to the police in Ghana. The government should act on this issue. Look at demonstration the can defend by using tear gas. Or any other means that can easily take human life. I will make sure this issue is raised at UN and other related decipline s.
change them 11 years ago

u can go and raise this issue up at ur filthy mother's abusuapanyin's court. it is idiots like u who will fall victims of these notorious criminals called land guards. God punish u

u can go and raise this issue up at ur filthy mother's abusuapanyin's court. it is idiots like u who will fall victims of these notorious criminals called land guards. God punish u
DAN 11 years ago

WHY ARE GUARD NEEDED IF THE POLICE AND COURTS WOULD ENFORCE NO TRESPASSING SIGNS..PEOPLE THAT DON'T OWN THE LAND THAT ARE TRYING TO STEAL I MUST BE JAILED FOR TRESPASS OR SQUATTING!

WHY ARE GUARD NEEDED IF THE POLICE AND COURTS WOULD ENFORCE NO TRESPASSING SIGNS..PEOPLE THAT DON'T OWN THE LAND THAT ARE TRYING TO STEAL I MUST BE JAILED FOR TRESPASS OR SQUATTING!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Stop that tribal nonsense. I am from Koforidua and we have many Zongos, Anlo town etc there. What about Kumasi? WHO SOLD THE LAND TO THOSE MIGRANTS TO aCCRA? did the Ga people not sell their own lands, sometimes to multiple p ...
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Stop that tribal nonsense. I am from Koforidua and we have many Zongos, Anlo town etc there. What about Kumasi? WHO SOLD THE LAND TO THOSE MIGRANTS TO aCCRA? did the Ga people not sell their own lands, sometimes to multiple people. Blame those who sold the lands to multiple people. WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP, THERE WAS NOTHING LIKE LANDGUARDS IN GHANA.
OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

So what do you expect? You want free money and food from the rest of Ghana but no immigrants, right? In your dreams, do you even grow corn for the kenkey you gulp down everyday in Accra? Ofui, Think before you talk.

So what do you expect? You want free money and food from the rest of Ghana but no immigrants, right? In your dreams, do you even grow corn for the kenkey you gulp down everyday in Accra? Ofui, Think before you talk.
Osofo 11 years ago

Damn it. When will these brutalities end. Of course, jj the killer's party is in charge

Damn it. When will these brutalities end. Of course, jj the killer's party is in charge
Ghana Boy 11 years ago

there is no way they can shoot to kill if even attack. they have been trained to know better

there is no way they can shoot to kill if even attack. they have been trained to know better
BOBBINBEN 11 years ago

I find it very difficult to believe what the police is saying. How can a man, with just a machete, attack a number of weapon-wielding policemen? The police is telling lies. The police must not forget that they are paid with t ...
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I find it very difficult to believe what the police is saying. How can a man, with just a machete, attack a number of weapon-wielding policemen? The police is telling lies. The police must not forget that they are paid with the same tax-payers money to protect the citizen but not to kill them on the lest opportunity. Some policemen are born cruel and blood-thirsty who want to experiment with peoples' lives. GOD IS WATCHING!

Koffi Parker 11 years ago

The Police have never lost a fight against the license to Shot and killed never trust a Policeman,it's a government institution therefore winning is far fetched I urge the bereaved family to take heart and bury the death.

The Police have never lost a fight against the license to Shot and killed never trust a Policeman,it's a government institution therefore winning is far fetched I urge the bereaved family to take heart and bury the death.
DAN 11 years ago

UNLESS THE POLICE MAN HAS IMMUNITY BY LAW..HE CAN BE SUED EVEN IF THE GOV. CAN'T FOR VIOLATION OF THE MANS CIVIL RIGHTS..gHANA MUST BE REPORTED TO UN AND AMESTY INTERNATIONAL FOR VIOLATING CITIZENS RIGHTS

UNLESS THE POLICE MAN HAS IMMUNITY BY LAW..HE CAN BE SUED EVEN IF THE GOV. CAN'T FOR VIOLATION OF THE MANS CIVIL RIGHTS..gHANA MUST BE REPORTED TO UN AND AMESTY INTERNATIONAL FOR VIOLATING CITIZENS RIGHTS
Koffi Parker 11 years ago

They have no immunity they simply know how to manipulate the law they are the first line of response to emergency situations you see the situation has been justified by the Police similar incident happened in brong ahafo last ...
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They have no immunity they simply know how to manipulate the law they are the first line of response to emergency situations you see the situation has been justified by the Police similar incident happened in brong ahafo last about the guy who was shot dead after going to the Police station with a machete,however I think ghana police is still better than other countries.
Amamu 11 years ago

it is certain, this guy died out of ignorance, he got carried away by his muscles.

it is certain, this guy died out of ignorance, he got carried away by his muscles.
DAN 11 years ago

WAS HE KILLED IN THE ACT OR AFTER INVESTIGATION... AT LATER DATE IS CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION AND THE KILLER(POLICEMAN) MUST SERVE TIME IN PRISON OF PREMEDITATED KILLING HIMSELF

WAS HE KILLED IN THE ACT OR AFTER INVESTIGATION... AT LATER DATE IS CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION AND THE KILLER(POLICEMAN) MUST SERVE TIME IN PRISON OF PREMEDITATED KILLING HIMSELF
Akyena Brantuo 11 years ago

It doesn't matter whether he had a knife, cutlass, stick or paper in his hands! What was he doing there? Why was he there? It's time to tackle the problem of land guards in Ghana once and for all! Even if it means killing ALL ...
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It doesn't matter whether he had a knife, cutlass, stick or paper in his hands! What was he doing there? Why was he there? It's time to tackle the problem of land guards in Ghana once and for all! Even if it means killing ALL of them.
Old dog 11 years ago

Irresponsible Policing to the highest order. How could you shoot to kill in broad day light for self defense. Was the Policeman alone on the grounds. Its time the Police service sit up and stop throwing dust into our eyes cou ...
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Irresponsible Policing to the highest order. How could you shoot to kill in broad day light for self defense. Was the Policeman alone on the grounds. Its time the Police service sit up and stop throwing dust into our eyes coupled with making irresponsible statements to defend the undefended. Couldnt he have shot his legs for self defense. God is watching. You will all answer one day.
Idi Amin Mobutu Mokassa Jr. 11 years ago

"A family member who spoke to Radio XYZ stated that his relative was married with two children and only approached the Police to ask some questions regarding the demolition exercise."
What questions was the deceased going to ...
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"A family member who spoke to Radio XYZ stated that his relative was married with two children and only approached the Police to ask some questions regarding the demolition exercise."
What questions was the deceased going to ask the Police during the demolition?
Dzigbordi, Accra 11 years ago

Please educate me. I am an armed policeman on official duty. A young man wielding a cutlass in a viscous manner approaches. He is asked to drop the cutlass but refuses and continues to advance. Do I defend myself and the prop ...
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Please educate me. I am an armed policeman on official duty. A young man wielding a cutlass in a viscous manner approaches. He is asked to drop the cutlass but refuses and continues to advance. Do I defend myself and the property I am protecting or I should stand aloof and be butchered. Please I need your urgent advice.
Old dog 11 years ago

You cld disarm him if you are seriously under threat and feels ur life is in danger by shooting his legs or other parts of the body that wouldnt kill him because at times it could be a syndicate that requires serious investig ...
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You cld disarm him if you are seriously under threat and feels ur life is in danger by shooting his legs or other parts of the body that wouldnt kill him because at times it could be a syndicate that requires serious investigation.
Dzigbordi, Accra 11 years ago

Thanks bro.But have we been informed of the part of the body the police shot? Was it the head, abdomen, legs? And isn't it possible for somebody to die when shot in the legs and he bleeds profusely? And isn't it possible for ...
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Thanks bro.But have we been informed of the part of the body the police shot? Was it the head, abdomen, legs? And isn't it possible for somebody to die when shot in the legs and he bleeds profusely? And isn't it possible for one to die out of shock even when a warning shot is fired? Waiting for your response.
kwam 11 years ago

I heard the MP's reaction on the TV and it was very unfortunate, so because they voted for the NDC , they should be allowed to encroach on the land illegally. Is he saying these squatters are the only people who brought the N ...
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I heard the MP's reaction on the TV and it was very unfortunate, so because they voted for the NDC , they should be allowed to encroach on the land illegally. Is he saying these squatters are the only people who brought the NDC into power?

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