The seven face charges including conspiracy to commit crime, Director General of Police CID, DCOP Frank Adu Poku, disclosed this at a press briefing in Accra.
“They have all been cautioned and charged with the offences of kidnapping, assault and stealing and have been released on police enquiry bail,” DCOP Adu poku indicated.
“Investigations so far have led to the arrest of Prince Yaw Dua, 29, Banabas Atamekye alias Seidu, 31, both guards at the Techimanhene’s palace and Nana Stephen Akumfi Ameyaw, elder brother of the Techimanhene who was also the driver of the Ford bus with which the Tuobodom chief was carried to Techiman.
“Also identified as suspects are Oseadeayo Nana Ameyaw IV (Techimanhene), Nana Opoku Abankwa II (Krontihene), Nana Opoku Fosu Gyeabour (Mawurehene) and Nana Barima Obeng Ameyaw (Akyempimhene) who is alleged to have presided over the assault at the palace,” DCOP Adu Poku said.
The briefing comes after what police authorities say was a thorough investigation into the impasse between the chiefs of Tuobodom and Techiman.
The Tuobodom chief and his secretary were kidnapped and taken to the palace of the chief of Techiman, Nana Akumfi Ameyaw, for allegedly masterminding an attempt to kill the Techiman chief.
The development torched off clashes between people from the two towns which led to the death of three persons.
DCOP Adu Poku said a docket on the case has been forwarded to the Attorney General for advice.
The police boss also indicated that armed robbery has reduced drastically in the country but what seems to be gaining root currently is car snatching, but said the service is in control.
Story by Fiifi Koomson/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana
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