By Kemo Kanyi
Police have arrested 19 people reportedly connected with willful damage to Ngai Sanjal Police Station and assault on officers on duty.
The police said in a statement that the youth attacked and vandalized the Police Station in which some officers were injured and sought medical attention.
“The conflict escalated when a group of villagers demanded the release of a suspect accused of the unusual crime ‘snatching of manhood.’
Upholding their duty to enforce the law, the police refused to release the suspect. In retaliation, the enraged crowd attacked the station, and damaged property including a television set, satellite receiver, the station’s diary, and other valuable items. The altercation resulted in serious injuries to the officers, who required immediate medical attention at Farafenni General Hospital,” the police stated.
However, this reporter reached out to residents of Ngain Sanjalwho disputed the claim saying the station diary and some other valuables were never destroyed by this youth, instead, they were handed over to a senior police officer.
“Our Youth Parliamentarian has inquired about the alleged damage to the station diary and other valuables. He confirmed that those materials were taken care of by one of the police officers, and they were later handed to a senior police officer,” the source refuted the claim.
The arrestees are under police custody as police investigation continues digging into the saga.
