Kwahu Incident: IGP Orders Investigation Following Queen Mother’s Release

The IGP directed the immediate release of the Queen Mother and has tasked the Police Professional Standards Bureau to conduct a thorough inquiry. Officers found to have acted improperly or exceeded their authority will face sanctions, the police said.

The move comes after reports that the palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council in Abene was attacked in the early hours of Monday, November 17, around 4AM by armed men reportedly dressed in police uniforms claiming to be from the National Security. Residents said they heard gunshots inside the palace before the alleged abduction of Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, who was present at the time.

Security has since been heightened in and around Kwahu to ensure the safety of residents and visitors while the investigation is ongoing.

No further official details have been released regarding the motives behind the operation or the identities of those involved.