National Security Officers, Landguards Remanded Over Demolition
In a significant development, the Awutu Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded 12 National Security officers and two notorious landguards in police custody for their alleged involvement in the unlawful demolition of over 60 buildings at Gomoa Akoti in the Central Region.
According to GhanaWeb, the suspects were arrested by the Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command and are facing charges including conspiracy, using force to prevent lawful landowners from accessing their property, causing fear, and obstructing development. The court, presided over by Her Honour Nana Asantewaa Attakorah, denied bail to the suspects due to the gravity of the destruction.
The demolition exercise, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, left families stranded and in shock. Residents of Gomoa Akoti welcomed the court’s ruling, expressing hope that it will deter future illegal activities. “Finally, justice is being served,” said one local resident.
Juliana Asane, a property owner who witnessed the court proceedings, expressed mixed feelings about the ruling. “I’m very happy about the outcome of the event. But I’ll be happier if they are finally jailed because I became very terrified about what occurred,” she said.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the involvement of National Security personnel in land disputes, prompting calls for internal investigations and appropriate action against officers implicated in such cases. Traditional authorities in Gomoa Akoti have urged the police to intensify efforts to identify and remove all land guards operating in the area.
The suspects are expected to reappear in court on March 4, 2026.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
